Eskom has cautioned political parties against putting up election posters on electrical structures as part of their campaigns due to the risk of electrocution.
COURTESY: X - @smilesa358785Political parties are putting up election posters as part of their campaigns for the upcoming May 29 polls.
“In the past, there have unfortunately been incidents where
persons have been electrocuted or shocked when putting up these posters. As such, Eskom would like to caution all
political parties against the dangerous practice of placing campaign posters on
electrical structures,’’ said Daphne Mokwena, Eskom spokesperson.
“This includes electricity poles, electricity towers, meter
boxes and mini substations. Electricity
is invisible to the naked eye and the risk is that when someone gets close to
or touches them it may result in an inadvertent flash-over or electrical
contact. This can cause serious injuries to the person or even be fatal,” she
added.
Mokwena reminded the public that only authorised personnel
are allowed to climb or work on these electrical structures.
‘’According to Section 19 (5) of the Electrical Machinery
Regulations, "No person shall encroach in person or with objects on the
minimum safety clearances required in terms of sub-regulation (1) or require or
permit any other person to do so except by permission of the supplier or user
operating the power line.”
“Attaching posters to an electrical structure is not only a
contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No.85 of 1993), but
also puts the lives of your valuable employees, members of the public and
volunteers at risk. Eskom cares about your safety and we request you to refrain
from attaching posters to electrical structures to prevent injury or loss of
lives,” added Mokwena.
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