Safe digging is crucial to protecting workers, communities, and your electricity supply.

That's why we're proud to support beforeUdig's Safe Digging Month this November.

Watch this short video to find out why it's so important for everyone to follow safe digging practices:

Remember: Whenever you’re digging – no matter how big or small the job – you must follow the Five Rules of Safe Excavation to avoid striking and damaging an underground cable or pipe:

Failure to do so could result in fines, prosecution, life-changing injuries, or worse.
You have a legal duty of care to establish the location of any underground services – electricity assets or otherwise – before commencing excavation.

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