Working near exposed live parts
Working near exposed and electrically live parts (such as overhead electric lines, electric wiring or underground cables) without proper precautions has the potential to kill and seriously injure.
Even if you don't touch the exposed live parts you are still in danger, as high-voltage electricity (more than 1000 volts) can arc, or jump gaps.
Working safely around electricity in electric lines, around buildings, underground cables or even when repairing equipment is subject to a code of practice.
The Code of Practice - Working Near Exposed Live Parts applies to people such as:
- crane operators
- plant operators
- painters
- carpenters
- people erecting or working on scaffolds
- signmakers
- agricultural workers
- carriers of high loads
- electrical repairers
- builders working near exposed live parts
- anyone who clears vegetation near overhead lines
- electrical workers
If you do not fit into one of these categories, but are working around exposed live parts, the Code of Practice still applies to you.
Last updated July 15, 2005
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