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Ergon Energy’s ‘Take Care – Stay Line Aware’ campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of trimming trees or other vegetation near power lines (Photo: Ergon Energy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 29, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ergon Energy says a number of home gardeners in Queensland are lucky to be alive after the trees and vegetation they were cutting recently came into contact with powerlines.<\/p>\n

The incidents have prompted safety adviser Kevin Hore to remind everyone to “Take Care and Stay Line Aware” before they undertake any tree trimming, especially in areas with overhead powerlines.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the past couple of weeks our crews have been to five incidents around the State where the home owners were cutting vegetation too close to high-voltage powerlines, causing trees to fall into them,\u201d Kevin said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn one case the bamboo being cut touched 22,000-volt powerlines. In other incidents the falling trees brought down powerlines, not only creating an immediate danger to those nearby, but also cutting power to their neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo our message is clear. Never cut trees, tree branches or other vegetation anywhere near overhead powerlines because you can kill yourself or others instantly.<\/p>\n

\u201cEither call a professional tree trimmer or Ergon Energy on 13-22-96.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kevin said underground power was also a serious safety concern.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you live in an area with underground power, you should be aware of where cables and other services run beneath the surface before you start digging.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn yards with underground power, cables will generally run in a direct line from the green pillar box on the footpath to the home\u2019s meter box, but if there is any doubt on the location of the underground cable a licensed electrician will be able to find the exact position.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re digging outside the fence line, you must call the free ‘Dial Before You Dig’ service on 1100 and specially trained staff will give you the details of the cable and other service layout near your property.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are very few second chances when coming into contact with any electricity.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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