The safety of our people and the community is our top priority
We’re committed to ensuring the safety of our people and our community.
We work hard to ensure we have a safe and secure electricity network that minimises risk for the community, including minimising the risk of fire starts involving our infrastructure. You may also have seen our community safety advertising, which highlights how you can keep yourself safe.
We also strive for a workplace free of injuries, providing our people and our contractors with the appropriate information, instruction and training to manage a range of safety risks associated with working on our electricity network.
This safety area of our website shares our initiatives and what we’re doing to keep our people, our contractors and the community safe.
Farm Safety - Look Up and Live
Don’t put your life on the line. Accidental contact with powerlines can cause death or serious injury. Before you or others on your property head into the field, use Look up and Live to confirm the location of powerlines with the live app and interactive map.
Flood safety
South Australia flood safety information for managing electricity before, during and after server flooding and what to expect.
Privately-owned poles and powerlines
Privately owned electrical equipment and your responsibilities.
Underground assets - before you dig
There is a high risk of electric shock if accidental contact is made with underground power assets. Before you or others on property, whether public or your own, use Before You Dig Australia to confirm the location of underground assets.
Bushfire safety
Bushfires pose a threat to lives and property, and can interfere with our infrastructure.
Contractor WHS Induction
We're committed to achieving a workplace free of injuries.
Vegetation around powerlines
Learn about our vegetation management program and why it's important to keep trees and branches away from powerlines.
Working around overhead powerlines
If you regularly operate a tractor, truck or heavy machinery, be aware of overhead powerlines and always take care.
Severe weather safety
Heatwaves, damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding can put you and our network in danger. Here are our tips to stay out of harm's way during severe weather.