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Waste and Recycling : Underground/Overhead Power Lines

Overhead power lines

The main hazard is obviously contact with overhead power lines this can cause fatal or severe electric shock and burn injuries. This can also happen when a person is close enough for a flash over to occur.  Striking underground cables can also result in burn injuries from 'explosion' and may also result in electric shock if contact is made with live conductors.

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