Kia Ora Hello Gidday With summer on its way, we thought it timely to remind our farmers and market gardeners, lifestyle block owners. contractors, builders and general Divers of the dangers around electrical assets so you can go about your work in the sofest possible way We see a large increase in easily avoided foults and sofety issues as sunshine hours increase and our community is busy getting the job done. Please take a minute to remind yourselves of the key points in this messaging and discuss these with your family, your employees and your community. onsite, If you point out whe don't forget www. your powerlines, cables and electrical assets are located to keep everyone safe and to to sell additional time save yourself and the cost of c of disruptions to your business. Call us if you need a free safety disconnect. cable locate or have a safety question or concern Stay sate The team of Counties Energy Summer safety reminders High load? With hay season only just around the comer-please think about high loads. You'd be surprised of the number of safety issues and foults caused by overlooded hoy loads front end loaders and post rommers that counties Energy attend. Not only is this a solety can also cost you time and money if it takes out the power to risk, it con route for power lines, and don't forget that lines can be damaged in high winds and lie lower than previously If the power goes out. stay up to date on our Outage Hub app.countiesenergy.co.nz Doing some DIY? If you're considering doing some repairs to roofing, spouting, painting, water- blasting, tree-trimming and scaffolding - look up for overhead lines. In the dark? Keeping you safe! Important information if you're doing some DIY, working, transporting or building near electrical equipment. Apply for a FREE residential temporary disconnection when working near overhead service lines. Irrigating? Please ensure your irrigation is not hitting our network power lines and transformers for your service lines) Water and electricity don't mix You don't want to be issued with a hefty bill for a blown transformer and the inconvenience of a long power outage. Scout around for electrical equipment before you set up the ingotor Moving the boat? Don't forget to look up for overhead lines! Working near electrical equipment? If you're working around any Counties Energy electrical equipment, you must apply for a Close Approach Consent if you want to work within 4m of overhead lines, are excavating within 5m of a power pole or within 12m of a tower or pylon. 4m Stay safe around electricity Look up for powerlines Disconnect while you work near electricity, it's free! 0800 100 202 countiesenergy.co.nz/safe-disconnect Stay safe around electricity Down means Danger Stoy put, stay clear, stay alive! 0800 100 202 countiesenergy.co.nz/stay-safe ADVERTISEMENT La Counties Energy Counties Energy DANGER 4 VOLDAGE Counties Energy In an emergency If you hit an electricity cable or overhead power line: Treat the cable or overhead line as live- jump well clear and get back at least 10 metres. Evacuate the immediate area. . If you are in a machine, stay there. . If you are at serious risk from another hazard, such as fire, and must leave the machine, jump well clear. Do not touch metal surfaces, or the machine and ground at the same time. . Leave the damaged cables exposed for us to fix. . Call us immediately on 0800 100 202 . In the event of an electric shock don't touch the person or animal until you are certain the source of electricity has been removed. . Call 111. To apply for a free residential Temporary Disconnection or a Close Approach Permit go to countiesenergy.co.nz or call us on 0800 100 202. Kia Ora Hello Gidday With summer on its way , we thought it timely to remind our farmers and market gardeners , lifestyle block owners . contractors , builders and general Divers of the dangers around electrical assets so you can go about your work in the sofest possible way We see a large increase in easily avoided foults and sofety issues as sunshine hours increase and our community is busy getting the job done . Please take a minute to remind yourselves of the key points in this messaging and discuss these with your family , your employees and your community . onsite , If you point out whe don't forget www . your powerlines , cables and electrical assets are located to keep everyone safe and to to sell additional time save yourself and the cost of c of disruptions to your business . Call us if you need a free safety disconnect . cable locate or have a safety question or concern Stay sate The team of Counties Energy Summer safety reminders High load ? With hay season only just around the comer - please think about high loads . You'd be surprised of the number of safety issues and foults caused by overlooded hoy loads front end loaders and post rommers that counties Energy attend . Not only is this a solety can also cost you time and money if it takes out the power to risk , it con route for power lines , and don't forget that lines can be damaged in high winds and lie lower than previously If the power goes out . stay up to date on our Outage Hub app.countiesenergy.co.nz Doing some DIY ? If you're considering doing some repairs to roofing , spouting , painting , water blasting , tree - trimming and scaffolding - look up for overhead lines . In the dark ? Keeping you safe ! Important information if you're doing some DIY , working , transporting or building near electrical equipment . Apply for a FREE residential temporary disconnection when working near overhead service lines . Irrigating ? Please ensure your irrigation is not hitting our network power lines and transformers for your service lines ) Water and electricity don't mix You don't want to be issued with a hefty bill for a blown transformer and the inconvenience of a long power outage . Scout around for electrical equipment before you set up the ingotor Moving the boat ? Don't forget to look up for overhead lines ! Working near electrical equipment ? If you're working around any Counties Energy electrical equipment , you must apply for a Close Approach Consent if you want to work within 4m of overhead lines , are excavating within 5m of a power pole or within 12m of a tower or pylon . 4m Stay safe around electricity Look up for powerlines Disconnect while you work near electricity , it's free ! 0800 100 202 countiesenergy.co.nz/safe-disconnect Stay safe around electricity Down means Danger Stoy put , stay clear , stay alive ! 0800 100 202 countiesenergy.co.nz/stay-safe ADVERTISEMENT La Counties Energy Counties Energy DANGER 4 VOLDAGE Counties Energy In an emergency If you hit an electricity cable or overhead power line : Treat the cable or overhead line as live jump well clear and get back at least 10 metres . Evacuate the immediate area . . If you are in a machine , stay there . . If you are at serious risk from another hazard , such as fire , and must leave the machine , jump well clear . Do not touch metal surfaces , or the machine and ground at the same time . . Leave the damaged cables exposed for us to fix . . Call us immediately on 0800 100 202 . In the event of an electric shock don't touch the person or animal until you are certain the source of electricity has been removed . . Call 111 . To apply for a free residential Temporary Disconnection or a Close Approach Permit go to countiesenergy.co.nz or call us on 0800 100 202 .