Safety resources

This page lists resources relating to safety around our lines.

If you see anything wrong with a Transpower line, or someone in danger around a line, phone our emergency 24-hour hotline 0800 THE GRID immediately.

Earth Potential Rise (EPR) Mitigation Information Sheet

In the rare event of a lightning strike or fault on the transmission line, towers or poles may transfer high voltage and dangerous currents into the ground for a very short instant.

Resources

Earth Potential Rise Info Sheet.pdf [ pdf 1.46 MB ]

Best practice forest management – trees and transmission lines

A best practice guide on the management of trees around transmission lines.

Resources

Best practice forest management.pdf [ pdf 540.72 KB ]

Transpower's Keys to Life

Tranpower's "Keys to Life" are our key safety expectations for Transpower staff and contractors. They are critical to individual safe work practices.

Resources

Transpower's Keys to Life [ pdf 1.13 MB ]
Extra information about Transpower's Keys to Life [ pdf 201.55 KB ]

Plantation forestry near transmission lines

This factsheet provides information on the issues surrounding the growing and harvesting of forestry near transmission lines.

Resources

Plantation Forestry Information Sheet [ pdf 693.27 KB ]

Working on Your Land

This booklet provides rural landowners/occupiers with information about how to work with transmission lines on your land.

Resources

Working on Your Land [ pdf 6.68 MB ]

Irrigators and Transmission Lines

This brochure provides guidance to operating large irrigators near existing overhead high voltage transmission lines, and suggests ways to avoid electrical hazards.

Resources

Irrigators and Transmission Lines.pdf [ pdf 211.97 KB ]

Stay safe around transmission lines

A guide to help keep safe when working around transmission lines. Contact your landowner liaison officer if you wish to obtain copies of safety stickers for your mobile plant or signage for your