Stay sw!tched on!

Remaining safe around electricity while at work is an important part of everyday life. When working near electricity it pays to be Switched on!

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Exclusion zones

Designed to keep you safe, exclusion zones refer to the designated safe working distances surrounding electrical assets.

Working near powerlines

Show extreme caution when working near powerlines on any worksite. Don’t start any work without a safety plan.

Excavation

Accidental contact with underground powerlines can leave entire communities without essential services, however the bigger issue is the risk to workers' lives.

Transport

Vehicles coming in contact with overhead powerlines is a serious risk in the transportation industry.

Worksite safety

Electrocution is sadly one of the leading causes of workplace fatality for construction workers in Australia.

Farming & agriculture

Remaining safe around electricity is an important part of everyday life on the land.

National safe work month

October is National Safe Work Month - a time for business, employers, and workers across Australia to commit to building a safer and healthier workplace for all. No job should be unsafe, and no death or injury at work is ever acceptable. For more information, check out the free resources available from Safe Work Australia.

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In an emergency call 000

You might also contact your local electricity distributor.