With seeding underway in the province, SaskPower is reminding farmers and farmhands to 'Look Up and Live'.

There are roughly 300 incidents per year of farming equipment colliding with power lines, all of which are preventable, and can end in serious injury or even death.

Spokesperson for SaskPower, Scott McGregor, says the majority of these incidents happen during spring and fall, or seeding and harvest, and there are some tips you can remember while out in the field to help prevent them.

"One of the big things is always be prepared. Before you head out, if you know you have to move your seeder or your sprayer from one field to another, make sure you know where the powerlines are before you head out. We recommend using a spotter, especially when you're using large equipment. And while it's tough to do - especially for farmers who work very very long hours - if you can avoid working fatigued, definitely do that."

McGregor also recommends knowing how big your machinery is and retracting all adjustable equipment when you have to move it.

He says if you do hit a powerline or pole while in the field, the first thing you need to do is look out for your own safety.

"If someone has knocked over a powerline there is a chance of a grassfire starting up. If that's the case and you can't stay in your vehicle then we recommend jumping out as far as you can away from it, make sure your limbs are tight to your body, and stay at least 10 metres away. If it is entirely possible though, stay inside of your vehicle and give us a call."

More often than not, there will not be a grass fire says McGregor, but you don't know what could be electrified outside of your vehicle.

If you find yourself in a situation where you've hit a powerline, you're asked to call SaskPower at 310-2220 or 911 if it's an emergency.

If you need to dig for any reason as well, you're also encouraged to dig safely by visiting www.sask1stcall.com or calling 1-866-828-4888.