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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 335

20 December 2012

Live Cable Struck

Please see enclosed self-explanatory bulletin that was shared with us by ABB.

Occasionally we are required to carry out small excavation works to break out around MID’s in order
to gain access to the bolts. This incident is a reminder that electrical cables can be found very close to
the surface and unmarked, and as such great care should be taken on even the most minor of works that
involves digging or breaking out the surface.

When breaking out MID’s there will always be nearby power cables that supply the MID lighting and
price change systems, it is therefore important that the MID be isolated and locked off using LOTO
procedures before any excavation is carried out.

If any cables are disturbed, do not touch them! Even badly damaged cables can still be live - there have
been cases of people being killed because it was assumed the cable was far too damaged to possibly
still be live.

We are all a product of learning. Every skill we have; everything we know; everything we believe and everything
we do has been learned throughout the course of our lives. Some of us learn best by studying graphs and
charts, some through visual presentations, and some by reading detailed text books. It is important that we
receive information in a format that works for us as individuals! That’s why at Xmo Strata we use a variety of
communication platforms such as bulletins, newsletters, videos etc. However, if you feel there is a better way for
us to share health and safety information, please let us know. Ultimately, your safety is in your hands – but we
will do all we can to keep you well informed!