No Go Zone
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In Response to electricity-related deaths and accidents on work sites, Energy Safe Victoria took a lead role in establishing a "best practice" approach for mechanical plant and equipment such as mobile cranes, tipping trucks, concrete pumping machines, scaffolding and elevating work platforms being operated in the vicinity of overhead power lines. This initiative, known as the "No Go Zone", essentially involved the development, introduction and communication of a consistent set of rules for the construction industry when working near overhead power lines.
Why we should be careful around power lines on Work Sites
During the past two years, 7 electricity-related deaths and countless accidents could have been prevented had more care been taken around power lines on work sites.
Click here to view detailed electrical safety statistics.
Power lines have become so much a part of our outdoor landscape that it is easy to forget that they are there. When there's sun in you eyes, trees in your line of vision or the need to be watching something else, you cannot see exactly how close you come to powerlines.
So anyone who uses machinery on work sites such as cranes, concrete placing booms, excavating equipment, elevating work platforms and scaffolding needs to take the time to focus on what is above as well as what is to be achieved.
Don't let the prospect of having a job done quickly turn into tragedy.
Look up and Live!
Rules for Working near Power Lines
Energy Safe Victoria has developed a consistent set of rules for the construction industry when working near power lines. These rules are clearly defined in the following brochures:
Training
Several organisations provide training for spotters. To be eligible to attend a training course, you must satisfy the following requirements:
Click here for list of general requirements Click here for a listing of organisations that provide spotter training
Further Information may be obtained from ESV on telephone 92039700 or via email info@esv.vic.gov.au
For more information relating to "No Go Zones", visit WorkSafe Victoria's website: http://www.workcover.vic.gov.au