Aerial markers can improve visibility of powerlines and reduce incidents, injury or worse.
Powerlines can be difficult to see even on bright sunny days, but particularly in low light, rain, cloudy weather or at dawn or dusk. Marking wires with high visibility safety equipment can assist in keeping powerlines top of mind.
What is an aerial marker?
Aerial markers are 3D, rotating devices that attach to powerlines. They rotate freely in the wind and can be seen from any angle, providing an excellent visual warning of an overhead powerline.
You can improve safety and reduce the risk of potential damage to private and public infrastructure and equipment by installing aerial markers on your property or building site.
Where aerial markers can be used
Aerial markers are suitable for use in situations where there is an increased risk of contact with the network:
- Aerial and ground spraying
- Harvesting, planting, and ploughing
- Using drones – piloted and unpiloted
- Earthmoving and construction activities involving tall or wide machinery, trucks, or high loads
- Transport and logistics involving crane trucks, tippers, and skips.
Costs of aerial markers
Aerial marker costs can vary depending on the volume of aerial markers required and the specific installation requirements. The current price per marker is shown under item ‘8.6 Warning Markers’ in our Price Schedule for Ancillary Network Services.
Small business owners and sole traders may also be eligible for financial support for the purchase and installation of aerial markers. SafeWork NSW offers rebates of up to $1,000 to eligible businesses in NSW (requires an ABN and fewer than 50 full time employees) who buy and install equipment (including aerial markers) which make the workplace safer. You can check your eligibility on the SafeWork NSW website.
How to order Aerial Markers
You can order Aerial Markers by submitting a Request for Safety Advice form.
When completing this form, we'll need you to:
- provide your contact details
- select ‘Aerial/Powerline marker enquiry’ from the work or request type tick box
- attach any images or details regarding your property or worksite you may wish to share
- press submit.
Once we receive your enquiry, one of our field staff members will review your request and contact you to arrange a date and time to meet with you at the nominated installation site. To enable us to schedule this, we’ll require at least two weeks’ notice before any work commences.
Check powerline locations
To help you plan to work safely near the above ground electricity network, you can download and use the Look up and Live app to identify powerline locations in advance.
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