Employers and contractors should consult the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Codeopens in a new tab, and follow these guidelines before working at any site.
The following is an overview on safe work planning and does not list all the requirements employers and contractors must meet to work safely.
Legislation requires that all work-related hazards be identified and that unsupervised work be performed by those workers deemed competent.
A site visit is required to assess common work hazards such as overhead power lines, underground utilities, and scaffolding. Practice electrical safety and always consider electrical utilities to be live with the potential of causing serious injury or death.
Think safe. Work safe. Home safe.
Have questions or want to set up a worksite consultation?
Call Power Trouble at 780-412-4500 and ask for a referral to a Safety Codes Officer.
Understand the potential hazards and how to prevent power line contact.
Book a free safety consult (on-site or virtual) or power line safety awareness session for your team.
The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code, the Alberta Electrical Utility Code, and the Alberta Pipeline Regulation require that a locate request be performed and the locations of all buried utilities be marked before a ground disturbance begins. Utilities and homeowners (e.g., security lighting) that are not members of Utility Safety Partners must be contacted directly for locates. All locates must be current and on site throughout the excavation.
Note: All cables must be treated as energized throughout the excavation process.
Phone: 1-800-242-3447
Website: utilitysafety.caopens in a new tab
Disclaimer
This webpage provides information regarding safe work practices in relation to EPCOR power facilities. Employers and contractors have responsibilities under the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (Alberta OHS) Act, Code, and Regulation. When there is a conflict between this document and any bylaws, legislation, or regulation, the relevant law prevails. Any reliance placed on this information is strictly at your own risk. EPCOR does not assume any responsibility or liability for any action, loss or damage that arises out of, or is in connection with the information contained in this webpage.