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The HSE states that “Accidental contact with live overhead power lines kills people and causes many serious injuries every year. People are also harmed when a person or object gets too close to a line and a flashover occurs. Work involving high vehicles or long equipment is particularly high risk”. 
It is therefore important to implement necessary safety precautions as identified on risk assessments, even when working near power lines for a short period of time. 
 
Where it has been identified that power lines are within or immediately next to a site or across any access routes, contact is made with owners of the lines to discuss safety precautions. It may be necessary that power lines need to be diverted or made dead. 
 
Risks from power lines can be eliminated by: 
 Avoidance – can work be undertaken away from power lines? The HSE provides the following advise 
“Make sure materials (such as bales or spoil) are not placed near overhead lines, and 
temporary structures (such as polytunnels) are erected outside safe clearance distances”. 
 Diversion – make arrangements for overhead lines to be diverted away, made dead or isolated before 
work begins. Ensure that work is planned and time is given to arrange diversion of power 
lines. 
The festive season is finally here, and many sites are closing to celebrate Christmas through to the new year. But before you leave to enjoy the festivities and a well-earned break, there are a few things you need to get into order. 
Even when your site is inactive, you still hold a duty of care, in order to keep the general public safe. 
This checklist will help you minimise any risks posed during the break by ensuring your site is as secure as possible, during your time away: 
Check your fencing 
You need to define your site boundaries, with the use of suitable fencing; this should reflect the nature of the site and the surrounding areas. Take a quick walk round your site to ensure that fencing is secure and undamaged. Children (and thieves) will often enter construction sites during quiet periods, and the best way to keep them safe from injury is to keep them out. 

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