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Operators of machinery must keep aware of powerlines crossing rural properties to avoid potentially fatal accidents … sometimes the lines can be difficult to see (Photo: Ergon Energy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 1, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ergon Energy is reminding farmers – and everyone working on rural properties – to always “Look Up and Live”.<\/p>\n

An Ergon spokesperson said that on average, every six days somewhere in Queensland, farm machinery hits powerlines.<\/p>\n

During the past year, there have been 57 incidents where tractors, trucks, augers, harvesters, slashers or tree-felling equipment contacted the power network.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe majority of these contacts were with our high-voltage overhead powerlines. It really sends a chill through me just thinking about it,\u201d Area Manager Matt Oar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere has been a surge in the number of contacts made by tractors. They\u2019ve more than doubled, from six in 2021 to 16 last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want everyone to stay focused and stay safe so that at the end of their day\u2019s work, they can go home to their loved ones.”<\/p>\n

Ergon urged harvesters and haul-out operators to stay “situationally aware”.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes people are so focused on the task at hand they don\u2019t see the inherent dangers out there,\u201d Mr Oar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt just takes a momentary lapse in concentration and suddenly, you\u2019re facing the risk of electrocution.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“It\u2019s important to take the time to assess the area you\u2019re working in, especially the location of any power poles and powerlines.”<\/p>\n

Mr Oar said spinning powerline markers were a vibrant reminder to “Look Up and Live”.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re a great visual indicator of powerlines in those high-traffic areas where you\u2019re spraying, cropping, harvesting or loading. They quickly jog your memory to stay a safe distance away from live wires to prevent life-threatening accidents, injuries or fires on your farm,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPowerline markers are cost-effective and it\u2019s a very simple measure you can implement to keep you and anyone else working on your farm safe.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are involved in an incident that brings down powerlines, stay in the vehicle, call 000 and wait for help.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The use of powerline markers can make power lines easier to see and are a constant visual reminder of their presence (Photo: Ergon Energy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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