Development Application Part 3 - Construction Management Plan, Floor Plans · OPW11/0335

Working in close proximity to overhead powerlines or underground
power cables has its hazards. Every year workers die or suffer
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serious injuries as a result of unsafe work practices. Contact with
overhead powerlines can not only result in injury or death, but costs
to repair the damage can be expensive.
                                                                         This brochure is not,an exhaustive list ofall safety matters
                                                                         that need,to be : considered. Whilst care is taken in the
                                                                         preparation ofthis material. ENERGEX.does:not guarantee,
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This brochure is designed to inform you about safe work practices
                                                                         the accuracy and com01eteness of the information,
for working around overhead powerlines.
                                                                         ENERGEX• will not be responsible for any loss , damage
                                                                                                                                            Working near powerlines
All machinery operators and other workers conducting work
                                                                         or costs incurred asa result of any errors or omissions
near overhead powerlines should also be aware of their safety
                                                                         or, in relation to the material in this :document or forany..
obligations under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and adopt safe
                                                                         possible: actions. ensuing from information contained in''thie .
work practices in accordance with the Code of Practice 'Working
Near Exposed Live Parts'. Copies of these publications can be
obtained from the Queensland Government's Electrical Safety
Office at www.deir.qld.gov.au/electricalsafety.




      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 powerlines and using visual indicators such as tiger
          tails fitted to the powerlines
          using ground barriers, where appropriate
          Informing workers of required work practices.
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      Ensure operators are aware of the height of their machinery in
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      both stowed and working positions.
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      Lower all machinery to the transport position when relocating.
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     Contact us about placing identifiers on powerlines and power        ABN 40 078 849 055
     poles at your worksite and any further control measures.




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