BE AWARE Be aware If you come to close to an overhead line or strike a cable it only takes one moment of distraction to put yourself and others in danger. Follow the instructions in this folder to look after your own and your colleagues’ safety. When you work near cables and overhead lines, you must: Consider all cables/overhead lines as live parts, unless the electricity supply company has declared the opposite Respect safety clearances Follow the working instructions from the local electricity supply company Immediately inform the electricity supply company of any damage, accident or emergency Know the safety clearances You can safely work close to cables and overhead lines if you comply with the safety clearances. The safety clearances are determined by the Danish Safety Technology Authority to prevent electricity-related accidents. Work inside of the safety clearance can be allowed, but only if the work is done in cooperation with the local electricity supply company. This leaflet was published in 2018 by: Danish Safety Technology Authority, Energinet, Danish Energy 2
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