I'm doing DIY at my property, what safety precaution should I follow?
Here are some important tips for staying safe when you're working on your property:
Take care when carrying ladders or using cherry pickers and make sure you stay at least 5 metres (17 feet) away from overhead lines and equipment.
Don’t touch a tree branch if it is in contact with a power line.
Overgrown branches can cause power lines to clash which can bring them down, threaten lives and in some cases cause fire. Plant trees well away from overhead lines and get advice on which plants and trees are safe to plant.
Before digging it is important to find out the location of any underground cables. Request a marked up map.
It is your responsibility to locate and avoid damage to any electricity cables in and around your work site.
