|Ball Field Safety||| Print || Stay Safe While at the “Ole’ Ball
Game” Playing baseball at the park sounds like a great idea.
Your child will get some exercise; learn good sportsmanship, and
make new friends. Before playing at the ballpark though, make
sure you or your child can spot electrical hazards, which are
all too common at ball fields. An electricalaccident could
quickly end your fun. One potential concern is the conduit
carrying power in lighting standards. In some older construction
electrical metallic tubing (EMT) was used. This conduit can
become rusted and break apart, especially where it exits
concrete. When conduit deteriorates it can pose a shock hazard
by exposing wires and or energizing the lighting structure. Even
conduit made of PVC can expose wires if it has been damaged from
weathering or by things like lawn care equipment. Electric
Panels are also a shock hazard. These panels are exposed to the
elements 24/7 and may have deteriorated over the years. This
damage can allow water to leak,