If the work site contains electrical powerlines, then before any work commences, check the relevant No Go Zone safety procedures:
- No work is to commence until ‘written permission’ has been granted to employers by CitiPower or Powercor
- Alternatively, employers will be deemed to have gained permission if they have developed safe systems of work using industry specific No Go Zone safety procedures endorsed by the Utilities Safety Committee.
- Industry specific No Go Zone safety procedures are available from the Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector, WorkSafe Victoria or the Office of Gas Safety.
- You must always follow these safe systems of work. If you cannot comply with these safety procedures, then no work shall be undertaken without permission from CitiPower or Powercor
There are special provisions for plant and equipment operating near overhead power lines such as cranes, concrete placing booms, excavators, elevated work platforms, tip trucks and load shifters.
More information on these special conditions is available from WorkSafe Victoria or by visiting Energy Safe Victoria.
No work should commence on a work site until you have checked if it contains underground services. Here is how you can find out.
- Dial Before You Dig (Call 1100) provides free and easy access to the records of many organisations, including telecommunications, water, electricity, and gas.
- To see the list of organisations registered with the service or to log an enquiry electronically, visit the Dial Before You Dig website at 1100.com.au
If the work site contains underground services, then before any work commences, check the relevant No Go Zone safety procedures:
- No go zone safety procedures are available from all gas, water, telecommunications and electricity companies, ESV, WorkSafe Victoria or the Office of Gas Safety.
- You must always follow these safe systems of work. If you cannot comply with these safety procedures, then no work shall be undertaken without permission from the utility company.
Further information and checklists for undertaking work near underground assets is available at WorkSafe Victoria or by visiting Energy Safe Victoria.
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