Orchardist dies after getting too close to 33kV lines

Orchardist dies after getting too close to 33kV lines

An investigation into the death a cherry picker orchardist who died after coming too close to some 33kV that ran across the orchard, was unable to determine why it happened.

The cherry picker operator was fully briefed on what precautions he should take but ignored them.

When lives are on the line Betacom provides portable earthing devices and associated safety equipment.