Safety

Electricity plays a big part in everyone's life. It helps us keep our homes and businesses warm or cool, it provides lighting and allows us to pursue most modern activities – electrical stoves, computers, electronic equipment and large machinery all depend on electricity. Ensure it is treated safely as it can cause fire, burns to the skin, or even a fatal shock.

Read our safety fact sheets:

• Our Top Dozen Safety Tips – our list, based on our experience with customers.
• Electrical Safety – appliances, power lines and installations all contain specific risks.
• Storms, Lightning, Electricity and You – tropical and summer storms present a unique challenge in the Northern Territory. Read about preparing before a storm, things to remember during the storm, and after the storm.
• Trees and Powerlines – our vegetation management program must ensure safe clearance around our power lines.
• Look Up and Live – when working or moving machinery near power lines, there are steps to ensure you finish the job safely.
• Dial Before You Dig – we are affiliated with the national hotline 1100. Read more about precautions to take when working on private and public land, roads and on the water’s edge.

Our safety policy

Power and Water’s Environment, Quality, Health and Safety Policy signifies the Corporation’s intention to maintain a safe and healthy workplace and provides the foundation for continually improving the management of this important area. It applies equally to our staff and our contractors.

ISO Certification

The Power and Water Corporation has become the first Territory company to implement management systems in line with the three recognised International and Australian Standards for Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Quality of Products and Services, at the same time. Power and Water Achieves Territory First in Triple Certification.