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on 14 Jul 2021 Always take care when working near overhead electricity lines Michael Murray, public safety manager with ESB Networks, highlights important precautions that should be taken when working near overhead electricity lines.
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Keep a safe distance of at least 3m when using forage harvesters, combine harvesters, tipping trailers and moving high loads.
At this time of year and with farm activities in full swing, ESB Networks is asking farm families to be extra vigilant. At this busy time, there is a worrying upturn in farming accidents associated with overhead electricity wires. These accidents happen when working too close to overhead electricity wires, hedge and tree-cutting jobs, using tall machinery or moving high loads.
Farmers should always be conscious of the dangers of working under overhead electricity wires.
With the busy summer season fast approaching, ESB Networks is reminding all farmers and agricultural contractors to make sure they take care by staying clear of electricity wires and poles.
Electricity is a powerful force that has the potential to cause life-changing injuries or fatalities if not given the respect it deserves.
As farm activity increases during the busy summer months, worryingly so do reports of serious accidents and near-misses involving our overhead electricity wires.
Accidents are preventable by planning ahead, taking care and recognising an unsafe situation