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Protection to overhead services

• Protection to overhead electrical
services must satisfy the requirements
of the ESB Networks COP for avoiding

11. Identification and Protection
danger from overhead electricity lines
• For advanced warning of structures
within the construction boundary,

Jacobs CS and HSE for the area must
be consulted.

• Rigid protection, such as a goalpost

type arrangement is preferred.

• Suitable signage should be displayed in
advance of the hazard and on the

goalpost.

• Weekly inspections should be carried
out to ensure protection is in place, in

good condition and maintained at the
correct height.

4 Visual Standards | Feb. 2019