HSE issues warning after tree surgeon suffers electric shock

A tree surgeon suffered an electric shock when a lighting tower he was moving made contact with an 11,000 volt overhead powerline. 

Overhead power lines (OHPLs) can pose a risk to those working in arboriculture and forestry.

Read the HSE press release below.

HSE guidance on how to assess and control risk when working in the vicinity of OHPLs is available free of charge on their website - links to Overhead power lines - HSE and Working near power lines and cables - HSE are below

Industry guidance is also available - links to FISA Safety Guide 804 and ICoP Tree Work at Height are below