Construction safety
Explore our safety tips
"Are you sure it's safe?"
- Electricity is a safe and versatile energy but can be dangerous if not managed correctly.
- Always follow the Health and Safety Authority's Code of Practice for avoiding danger from underground services and the Code of Practice for avoiding dangers from overhead electricity lines, as well as your company’s own safety guidelines. This will help keep you and your fellow workers safe.
General safety tips
- Remember to always look up and look out for overhead electricity wires and never breach the exclusion zone.
- Before breaking ground request a map from our Dial Before You Dig Service at 1800 928 960 or 01 8582060 or by email at dig@esb.ie
- Remember you must always report all damage to overhead or underground electricity cables and wires to ESB Networks immediately.
- In electricity related emergencies, call us immediately on 1800 372 999.
Working safely near overhead wires
- Working too close to overhead electricity wires is dangerous.
- When using tall machinery - keep a safe distance.
- Watch out for overhead electricity wires and underground cables.
- In an emergency, phone ESB Networks 1800 372 999.