Working near powerlines
Working near powerlines
When you’re operating equipment near our electricity assets, our permits detail the conditions and methods you must adhere to in order to carry out the proposed work on site safely.
If a permit to work is granted, you will be responsible for ensuring that a copy of this permit is always on site in either digital or hard copy form. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all members of your work crews are briefed on the conditions of the permit to work.
To request or renew a permit to work, or advise us when your permitted works have been completed, go to our mySupply portal.
Further information
No Go Zones
No Go Zones are designed to keep workers and the public a safe distance from electrical assets. Contractors must apply for permits for any work that needs to take place within a No Go Zone.
Look up and live
Put safety first and use the Look Up and Live app. It’s free, simple to use and can help you to safely plan work around powerlines in your area.
Before you dig
Any project, small or large, has the potential to damage underground assets, leading to power outages delays and in the worst-case scenario, injury or death. Obtaining asset information from Before You Dig significantly minimises these risks
Powerline safety markers
When working near overhead powerlines, visibility is key to staying safe. Installing powerline safety markers helps to enhance safety by alerting pilots, crane operators, and other personnel of potential electrical hazards.
High load transport
FInd out what you need to know about permits, approvals and safety requirements when moving through our network.
Disconnect or isolate your electricity supply
Disconnecting or isolating your electricity supply means temporarily turning off or separating power to a property.
Sag and Sway calculations
Industry advice
The Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) website contains guidance and information relating to working near powerlines, including:
- No Go Zones and registered spotters
- aerial powerline locations
- building a new structure or altering an existing structure near overhead powerlines.
Special provisions apply for plant and equipment operating near overhead power lines such as cranes, concrete placing booms, excavators, elevated work platforms, tip trucks and load shifters. For guidance visit the WorkSafe Victoria website.