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Everyone on a worksite has a role to play in maintaining safe work practices and a safe work environment. A culture of safety starts with employees knowing their rights and employers knowing their responsibilities, from planning the work and assessing the hazards to modelling safe practices at the worksite. Follow all safety guidelines for working with equipment near power lines and underground cables, including safe distance from overhead power lines and underground cables, power equipment safety tips, and working with ladders and scaffolding.
Learn how to work safely around power, water and drainage lines by taking this 25 minute training session.
Working in Close Proximity to Electrical Equipment is a guide for employers and contractors who work around EPCOR's electrical facilities and equipment. The guide covers safety measures for approaching and working around electrical equipment.Working in close proximity to electrical equipment
Power line hazards can hide in everyday emergencies. Without power line safety awareness, first responders may be putting themselves at risk of injury or even death.Steps to stay safeon the scene
If you are working within 7 metres of our overhead power equipment or digging within 1 metre of underground distribution power equipment, we have tools to help your team do it safely.How we can help
The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code outline guidelines that must be followed at worksites. Legislation requires that all work-related hazards be identified. This is done through formal and field-level hazard assessments.
Investing time in planning safe work strategies, such as spotters, will save your business time and money. More importantly, it's an investment in the well-being of your employees. Electrical safe work practices and training benefit everyone and help maintain a safe workplace.Prevent power line and cable contacts
If you are hired to trim a tree that is within 7 meters of the power lines, you must contact us for assistance. We will come to site and help trim the tree to a safe distance so you can continue your work at a safe distance. Things to be aware of
Under Alberta's legislation, employees have the right to a safe and healthy workplace and to protect themselves from unsafe working conditions.Learn about your rights
Under Alberta's legislation, employers have a responsibility to protect and promote the health and safety of their workers.Learn about your responsibilities
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Understand the potential hazards and how to prevent power line contact.Book a free safety consult (on-site or virtual) or power line safety awareness session for your team. Book now
Disclaimer
This webpage provides information regarding safe work practices in relation to EPCOR power facilities. Employers and contractors have responsibilities under the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (Alberta OHS) Act, Code, and Regulation. When there is a conflict between this document and any bylaws, legislation, or regulation, the relevant law prevails. Any reliance placed on this information is strictly at your own risk. EPCOR does not assume any responsibility or liability for any action, loss or damage that arises out of, or is in connection with the information contained in this webpage.
