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Development Application Part 3 - Construction Management Plan, Floor Plans · OPW11/0335
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Working in close proximity to overhead powerllnes or underground r,.
power cables has its hazards. Every year workers die or suffer
serious injuries as a result of unsafe work practices. Contact with
underground power cables can not only result In injury or death, but
This brochure is:r+ot an exhaustive; HSt of aM sefery matters:
that need to be considered. Whr►stcare:is.taken in the;
preparatioa:of this material, ENERGEX does-not guerontse-
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costs to repair the damage can be expensive.
theaccuuraCy and completenessof the.htlormetion.
This brochure Is designed to inform you about safe work practices
ENERGEX will not be,esponsible for any bas; damage
Working near power cables
for working around underground power cables.
or costs lneumed as a result of any errors or omissions
All machinery operators and other workers conducting work near in relation to fhe material in this documeAt or for any
underground power cables should also be aware of their safety possible actions ensuing. from Information contained In. the
obligations under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and adopt safe work document;
practices in accordance with the Code of Practice V4orking Near
Exposed Live Parts". Copies of these publications can be obtained
from the Queensland Government's Electrical Safety Office at
www.delr.gld.gov.aulelectncal safety.
Identify all electrical hazards, assess the risks, establish
control measures and review these periodically. Control
measures may include, but may not be restricted to:
applying appropriate signage at least 8 to 10 metres either
side of powerilnes and using visual Indicators such as tiger
tails fitted to the powerilnes
using ground barriers, where appropriate
Informing workers of required work practices.
ENERGEX Limited
Ensure operators are aware of the height of their machinery in
GPO Box 1461, Brisbane OLD 4001
both stowed and working positions.
Telephone 1312 53
Lower all machinery to the transport position when relocating.
Facsimile (07),3401-4609
Work away from powenines, not towards them. energex.c om.au
Contact us about placing Identifiers on powerllnes and power ABN 40 078849.055
poles at your worksite and any further control measures.
energex energex
positive energy
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