Thursday 16 April 2020

THE DANGER OF CABLE STRIKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM


Cable strikes are amongst the most significant health and safety risks for engineers in the utility sector. An estimated 60,000 underground cable strikes occur every year, and many of these lead to severe injury or death, as well as costing businesses millions in associated damages and compensations. Sygma Solution works with Utility Engineers to avoid these situations.


What’s a Cable Strike?

Cable Strikes occur when a high voltage cable is struck during excavation due to insufficient prior site examination. This can happen with a digger or a spade and presents a real risk of electrocution that can prove to be fatal.

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