Digging around power poles
Some industries require you to work near our assets. There are rules that state how close you can work around our assets in order to maintain a safe distance, as well as training you may need to have.
What training do I need to work around power poles?
To work around power poles, you either need to have completed the relevant training or, when you’re working near power poles, be supervised by someone who's completed the relevant training.
Working near power poles
Diagram A Temporary excavation limits when working near power poles
Training
To be trained as an Authorised Person, you need to complete either UETTDREL16 Working safely near live electrical apparatus or UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.
Our Training Centre delivers training for UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker. If you require training to become an Authorised Person please contact us.