Lorry drivers told to Look Out Look Up

on Aug 6, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Lorry drivers told to Look Out Look Up

New research from Energy Networks Association (ENA) reveals lorry drivers do not know how to avoid fatal injuries when working near overhead power lines.<!–more–> <img class=”size-large wp-image-21367 aligncenter” src=”https://www.hgvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/overhead-wires-600×255.png” alt=”” width=”600″ height=”255″ />The research is released alongside a newly launched film highlighting the dangers of overhead power lines and a call for workers to familiarise themselves with safety advice and call 105 if an incident occurs. On average, one person dies or is injured each month as a result of contact with overhead power lines. Data from the Health &amp; Safety Executive shows that one in four of these