Free seminars to help work more safely around power lines

Published on 07 October 2019

Council will roll out a series of free seminars this month to provide important information on working safely around power lines.

Seminars will be held in Mildura, Ouyen and Red Cliffs and will be conducted by nationally-accredited training organisation Thomson Bridge.

Information will include:

obligations when working around power lines No Go Zones and Safe Approach Distances legal obligations safety practices risk assessment hazards.

Seminars will be held at the following locations and dates:

Ouyen Monday 28 October 2019 Ouyen Service Centre 79 Oke Street 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Red Cliffs Tuesday 29 October 2019 Red Cliffs Club 11 Heytsebury Avenue 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Mildura Wednesday 30 October 2019 Mildura Working Man’s Club 100-110 Deakin Avenue 2.30pm – 4.30pm

All information and topics covered meets EnergySafe Victoria standards and industry best practice.

These free seminars are perfect for either individuals or businesses interested in ensuring their staff are aware of their obligations when working around power lines.

To register your interest in attending one of the sessions, please email [email protected] or contact Elena Pelle on (03) 5018 8100.

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