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Excavation
Underground cables carry a powerful electrical charge which can be conducted through machinery and equipment with fatal consequences. Anyone working close to live underground cables should take the time to read this simple leaflet and identify the precautions they should be taking.
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Watch our excavation safety animation
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Farming
You could be at risk when:
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Using farm machinery such as combine harvesters, tractors and telehandlers
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Loading or unloading vehicles
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Using long objects such as irrigation pipes and ladders
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Stacking materials
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Using lorries, wagons or tipper trailers
- Working in poor visibility
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Overhead Lines
Overhead electricity power lines run across the countryside, supplying local communities with power. The wires can be on wooden poles as well as metal pylons and carry voltages from 230 volts (domestic supply) up to 400,000 volts. Depending on the voltage the wire will be at different heights above the ground.
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Watch our Overhead Power Line safety animation
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Trade
Low voltage electricity service cables enter properties from underground or at roof level. These cables are not always visible. They can be hidden or out of sight. Under floorboards, behind cavity walls, painted over, in ceilings or behind cladding.
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Fishing
You could be at risk when:
- Using fishing equipment such as fishing rods and their lines. Almost all material can conduct electricity.
- Unpacking and packing away equipment - unpack, set up and put away your fishing rod at the water’s edge after you have completed your safety checks.
- Fishing in low light conditions - overhead power lines can be very difficult to see in low light conditions, especially at night.
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Watch our recreation animation
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Haulage
Plan your work so it avoids high risk areas. You should manage the risks if you intend to work within a distance of 10m. Contact UK Power Networks for advice on shrouding or disconnections before starting work.
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Tree Trimming
Where equipment or machinery is used near overhead power lines the risk must be considered and controlled in the interest of everyone. Download your free safety leaflet
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Watch our trade safety animation
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General Safety
Every year, people are killed or seriously injured when they come into contact with high voltage electricity.
If you have our electricity equipment on your land or property, UK Power Networks can work with you to provide safety advice and guidance to ensure that you, and anyone using or working on your land, are aware of the risks and stay safe.
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Watch our general safety animation
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Camping and Caravanning
Look up, Look Out! Distractions, routine, rushing to set up camp can all impact on safety when pitching your caravan or tent.
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Watch our recreational safety animation
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Watch the overhead line safety film for the haulage and construction industry.
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Watch the overhead line safety film for the Agricultural industry
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