RA-HS35 Work Near Overhead Power Lines
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Work Near Overhead Power Lines Risk Assessment
This fully completed work near overhead power lines risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards, risks and associated control measures for all work activities near overhead power lines and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Overhead Power Lines Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with working near overhead power lines including;
- Contact with live overhead power lines — plant, machinery, scaffolding, ladders or persons making contact with live overhead conductors causing electrocution, arc flash and fatal injuries
- Vehicle or plant contacting overhead lines — construction vehicles, telehandlers, tipper lorries and mobile plant operating with raised bodies or jibs inadvertently contacting overhead lines
- Step and touch potential — electrical current flowing through the ground from a contact zone creating step-potential gradients causing electrocution
- Inadequate awareness and supervision — work commencing without adequate assessment of overhead line locations
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating of Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Overhead power lines identified; voltage confirmed with network operator; disconnection or diversion arranged where risk of contact exists
- Safe clearance distances established (132kV — 9m; 33kV — 6.6m; 11kV — 5.4m; LV — 3.0m)
- Goal posts with height restriction bars, marker balls and exclusion zone barriers erected
- Height restrictions on all plant; banksman deployed; tipper bodies and crane jibs lowered before approaching
- All operatives briefed on shuffle-exit technique if contact occurs; network operator emergency number on site
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This overhead power lines risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, site managers, construction supervisors and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with work near overhead electrical conductors. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.