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SSEN Highlights Safety Steps after 20% Rise in Damage to Electricity Network

25/8/2020

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In a recent media release Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks highlighted a recent trend of increased damages to electricity network cables. Over the past 2 months they have seen 445 damages which represents an increase of more than 20% over the same period last year. Some of this increase is seen in damages to cables on domestic properties with construction activities such as fencing and laying new driveways driving some of this increase. In line with best practice SSEN have issued the following advice:
  • Obtain up-to-date underground cable record plans.
  • Be aware that underground cables can be found at any depth, even just below the surface.
  • Ensure a competent person uses a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT)
  • Mark the location of cables on the ground surface and dig trial holes to determine the exact position before using a mechanical excavator.
  • If you find an underground cable embedded in concrete do not attempt to break it out. Contact us for specific advice.
  • If you damage an underground cable, vacate the excavation immediately, call 105 and keep everyone clear.

This advice is applicable to all #uk electricity distribution network operators, read the full release here
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    Phil Cornforth is a Damage Prevention, Health and Safety professional working in the construction and utility industry.  He sits on the USAG Steering Group.  The USAG has one goal - to avoid utilities and so prevent injury, damage, disruption and raise the standards of our industry.

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