162Proximity to powerlines

162 Proximity to powerlines (1) Subject to subregulation (3), a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person, plant or thing at the workplace comes closer to an overhead or underground powerline than proximity limit A, B, C(i) or C(ii) set out in Schedule 2 opposite the powerline with the voltage specified in that Schedule. (2) For Schedule 2, the proximity limits apply as follows: (a) proximity limit A applies to a person suitably qualified and trained to work in proximity to exposed high and low voltage conductors or exposed parts of high and low voltage electrical (b) proximity limit B applies to a person who has been instructed in the identification of high and low voltage overhead conductors and the safety aspects of work near live powerlines; (c) proximity limit C(i) applies to a person using power operated tools; (d) proximity limit C(ii) applies to a person using manually operated tools. (3) If it is not reasonably practicable to comply with subregulation (1), the person conducting the business or undertaking must do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure: (a) a risk assessment is conducted for the proposed electrical work; and (b) control measures implemented are consistent with: (i) the risk assessment; and

Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 100 (ii) if an electricity entity is responsible for the electric line – any reasonable requirements of the entity made under section 93 of the Act. subregulation (1) or (3).