WorkSafe新西兰敦促各公司在最近发生致命事件后,改善电力线附近的安全。 WorkSafe New Zealand urges companies to improve safety near power lines after recent fatal incidents.

新西兰WorkSafe公司敦促各公司在最近发生的三起造成人员伤亡或重伤的事件之后,将高空电线附近的安全置于优先地位。 WorkSafe New Zealand is urging companies to prioritize safety near overhead power lines after three recent incidents caused fatalities or serious injuries. 在最严重的情况中,一名工人在把割草机从崎岖的地形移开时被电死。 In the most severe case, a labourer was electrocuted while removing a mower from boggy terrain. WorkSafe发现,公司没有进行风险评估,也没有监测员来防止与电线的接触。 WorkSafe found that companies failed to conduct risk assessments and lacked spotters to prevent contact with power lines. 该组织正在增加建筑和农业部门的安全措施和执行。 The organization is increasing safety measures and enforcement in the construction and agriculture sectors.