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Working safely around the network

Your safety

Working safely around the electricity network

Access safety guidelines, tools and clearance advice to help you manage electricity safety risks as you carry out work near the network.

Plan your work safely

Find out how to stay safe by checking for underground and overhead assets.

Working near powerlines

Avoid overhead powerline strikes by following these safety steps.

Working near underground cables Highload permit requests Excavating around poles Electricity Network Safety Management System (ENSMS) Managing asbestos safely

Safety Clearance Checker

Check whether your proposed development site is within safe clearance distances

Tools and Guidelines

Before You Dig

Don't work blind. Request free site plans from Before You Dig Australia.

Look Up and Live

Search for powerline locations real time on the Look Up and Live app.

Safety Clearances

Apply for safety clearance advice and tiger tails.

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