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Electrical hazards

Community safety and electrical hazards

For ESB Networks, nothing is more important than keeping everyone safe around our electricity network. Everything we do is designed, built and maintained to ensure public safety.

Danger keep away alert sign with emergency phone number

Danger sign

If you see this sign on a piece of equipment, stay away from it. If a fault develops, the equipment could be unsafe to approach. If you see anything unusual around an area where you see these signs, for example a fallen wire or a hole in a substation fence, call our emergency number 1800 372 999 or +353 21 238 2410

Stay safe, stay clear when you see any of these:

Minipillar

Substation

Electricity pylon

Electricity pole

Fallen lines

General safety tips

NEVER climb into a substation after a ball or other item
NEVER throw rope or wire over an overhead line
NEVER climb an electricity pylon or pole
NEVER attach bunting or flags to electricity poles or equipment
If you are walking with long objects such as metal poles or fishing rods in an area with overhead power lines, always carry them parallel to the ground
Be aware of overhead power lines if you are putting up TV aerials or radio masts at caravans or mobile homes