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I need advice about working near overhead power lines

Working near electricity is dangerous. We offer free advice and a visit from an expert when you need to work near a overhead power line.
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Typically customers need this when:

  • Carrying out work at home or on a pole near power lines

  • Using large machinery under power lines

  • Building near power lines

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Working near electricity is dangerous

Please do not risk your safety by working near electricity without taking advice first. We offer free advice and a site visit from an expert when you need to work near a power line to make sure you’re working safely. Read more about our safety advice. For more information on working near overhead power lines please read the GS6 guide on the HSE website.

Our experts can offer free advice to you

We will first call you to offer advice and then if needed one of our experts can come to visit you to give you advice and recommendations about how to work safely. We may need to visit a second time but this will depend on your situation and the work involved.

If you think your situation is dangerous, please stay away from the equipment and call us 24 hours a day on 0800 31 63 105 or 105 (free to call from a landline or mobile).
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