Episode Details

In today's episode, Keith dives into a pretty intense story that could really make you stop and think.

A few years back, in 2021, Keith had a near-miss that none of us would ever want to face—he almost got seriously hurt while working on a tree job near some high-voltage power lines. And he's shared why that experience serves as a major wake-up call about the realities and risks of working close to electricity. Keith's not just telling this story for kicks—he hopes it opens eyes and might even save a few lives. We'll hear how important it is to be cautious and learn about electrical safety so that nobody finds themselves in a similar scary situation.

So, if you're in the green industry or know someone who is, you'll want to stick around and listen to this one!

Check out these episode highlights:

00:00 Trimmed branches with a telescopic pole saw.

03:17 Felt weird after a close call with danger.

07:13 Firefighter calls it a miracle: mild injury.

10:09 Assume wires are live; check safety videos.

Key Takeaways:

• Keep Your Eyes Peeled: Power lines might look like they're far away, but give them respect and distance—always.

• Assume Every Wire is Hot: Whether it's an electrical, phone, or even a cable line, treat them all like they're live. Better safe than sorry, right?

• Know Before You Go: Watch safety videos on electrical hazards and tree work. A little knowledge goes a long way toward keeping you safe.

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Resources and Websites:

Here's the video and story about our Window Cleaning brother in the UK I was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F_pxfE8A4k

Tree Work Electric hazard awareness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7QgzAauFCQ

Tree Work Electric hazard awareness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILGSn9Rx8f8&t=0s

The Time William and I climbed 115ft. in a tree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVmT_Nhohjk&t=0s

Tree Work and Arborist Videos playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLub0_q7i2mDRR3pk7GpX3k8JhZiE2IvYm

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