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electricity pylons this harvest. There were 384 report in- cidents across the UK in 2018 where machinery and equip- ment such as tipping trailers, lor- ry mounted cranes, combine har- vesters and telehandlers, made contact with overhead electric- ity lines.


Stay safe when working near power lines F


armers and farm workers are being reminded to stay safe when working near


Tips to stay safe include


The potential tragic conse- quences when large agricultur- al equipment comes into contact with a power line is shown in an emotive video produced on behalf of UK Power Networks – the com- pany which own and maintain electricity cables and lines across the East of England.


“Everyone has the right to go home safely after a day’s work,” said UK Power Networks safety adviser Ros Forbes. “We advise people to plan ahead to stay safe and if in doubt, contact us before starting work.”


• Checking the location of underground cables and overhead power lines


• Adding locations of electrical equipment to your farm map


• Telling contractors or casual workers about the presence of cables and lines


• Taking care when ploughing, using irrigation pipes, ladders and combine harvesters


• Looking up when loading or unloading vehicles, using tipper wagons, trailers or stacking materials


If the worst happens and your vehicle touches or brings down a power line: • Stay in the cab and if you can use your mobile, ring 999


• Warn others to stay well clear • If you need to get out of the cab, jump well clear so no contact is made between you, the vehicle and the ground at the same time


• Never touch the vehicle once you are on the ground and run well clear


• Do not return to the vehicle because wires may re-energise without warning


• Assume the cables are live, even if they are not sparking


• Keep everyone away and call UK Power Networks on 105 or 0800 3163105


For detailed guidance on staying safe, visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk


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