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Guidance Notes: General Series (GS) GS 6 Avoiding danger from overhead power lines. 4th edition
Publication Year
2013
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Aimed at those who may be planning to work near overhead lines where there is a risk of contact with the wires. Describes steps you should take to prevent contact with them. Primarily aimed at employers and employees who are supervising or in control of work near live overhead lines, but it will also be useful to those carrying out the work.
Document History
Supersedes version produced March 2013. Produced May 2013.
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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