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on September 08, 2023
Avoid shock from above-ground and underground cables
Be safe and healthy on the job at with these helpful tips provided by Defy Insurance.
If you have enough personnel on-site, consider assigning someone to the role of safety watcher, responsible for making sure nothing comes into unsafe contact with above-ground and underground power lines.
Each year, employees are hurt on the job because they fail to be cautious when digging near power lines. Electricity—whether above-ground or underground—is a powerful force, and using caution is the best way to avoid injury or death.
You are especially at risk of coming into contact with live cables underground when you are using hand tools, cutting into service ducts, trenching and using tools such as mechanical excavators, jackhammers or concrete saws.
Follow these safe digging practices to avoid the risk of electric shock or risk of damage to very expensive equipment that is difficult to repair:
Talk with your employer or supervisor about the proper emergency procedures in case of accidental contact with live underground power lines.
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