When planning DIY jobs around the home, always put safety first and check your surroundings for overhead lines and underground cables.
Before you start work you can submit a ‘close approach request’ or ask for a temporary disconnection. This process is quick and easy, and it could save your life.
As your local lines company, whatever work you’re doing, we want you to do it safely.
Be switched on to safety
- Look for power lines before you start work
- Check for electricity cables before you dig
- Need a close approach request?
Useful links
- Working near power lines and cables
- Close approach
- Temporary disconnection
- Trees on your property
- Electrical safety at your home or business
- What to do in an electrical emergency
- Report a fault or hazard
- Get in touch
Doing DIY? Be smart about it
📹 Check out this important safety message in the video below.
