Safety warning for farm workers

Safety advice has been made available in seven languages to ensure European workers on farms are safe near electricity power lines.

The electricity distribution company Central Networks has produced safety leaflets available in languages such as Turkish, Polish and Lithuanian.

The company said it wanted to ensure people were aware of the dangers of working near power lines.

An online version of the safety advice has also been published.

Phil Wilson, customer operations manager at Central Networks, said: "Large machinery, tall farm equipment and overhead power lines are a potentially lethal combination.

"In addition, bright sunshine during the day, or a low setting sun in the evening, can make it more difficult to spot power lines.

"These simple precautions are really important, especially when you may be rushing to get something done."