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WorkSafe: No Go Zones for Overhead Electrical Power Lines

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How to follow “No Go Zone” safety procedures when working near overhead electrical power lines.

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This short document outlines the essential “No Go Zone” safety procedures for worksites near overhead electrical power lines. It states:

  • that employers must obtain permission from electricity companies to work near overhead electrical power lines
  • that employers will be deemed to have gained permission if they have developed safe systems of work using industry-specific “No Go Zone” safety procedures
  • when you must not work near overhead electrical power lines

At the end of the document, there are “No Go Zone” diagrams for power poles and towers and information on special provisions for plant and equipment operating near overhead electrical power lines.

 

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