Safety

Construction

Safety advice for the construction industry

When it comes to construction, Essential Energy can provide safety advice for people who operate:

• Excavators
• Tip trucks
• Cranes or high machinery
• Under boring/trenching machinery
• Civil construction machinery

We also provide advice for trade people.
With all work safety, use these steps as a guide:

• Spot any hazards and consider the work to be done.
• Assess the risks from these hazards. What are the possible outcomes?
• Fix the problem so it's safe to commence work.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions you have put in place. Do they work and how well?

In addition:

• Never use tools or appliances with damaged power cords.
• Don't use power tools in wet or damp areas.
• Make sure you wear proper footwear at work. An electric shock is more likely to be fatal if you're working with bare feet.
• When digging or excavating, ensure you know the location of all underground powerlines.

Find out more
Please call 13 23 91 and ask to speak to a member of the Public Safety team.