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You don’t even have to touch an overhead powerline for it to be fatal. Electricity can jump from powerlines to metal objects like ladders or boat masts in an instant.
Many outdoor activities can be hazardous around powerlines including boating, hot air ballooning, construction work, parachuting, kite flying and playing in the street or park.
Make sure you always:
- Keep a safe distance or clearance from overhead powerlines;
- Consider appropriate clearances when working around powerlines as the safe distance can vary according to the size and voltage of the powerline;
- Look up to check the location and distance of powerlines before beginning any outdoor activity; and
- Set-up or build structures well away from powerlines.
Use your head and always keep well clear of overhead wires.
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