This guide is aimed at those in control and those performing any work under or near to overhead power lines.

It is particularly relevant where plant or equipment such as scaffold components, roofing or other building materials, cranes or irrigation equipment are operated or moved under or in the vicinity of overhead power lines.

Further information

• Building and Construction - Western Power 
• Guidelines for the safety of buildings near network operator electrical assets - Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety - Building and Energy