Health and Safety Executive

Construction firms reminded to assess electricity risk

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned construction companies to carry out proper risk assessments especially where there are overhead power lines close to work activities. The warning comes after a worker was electrocuted when the machinery he was operating came in contact with 11kv power lines on a North Wales site.

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