The guidelines in this handbook apply to any work involving the use of earthmoving equipment near low and high voltage assets where the assets are on power poles.

The handbook provides guidance on:
- managing the risks associated with working near overhead electrical cables including high and low voltage distribution conductors, farm type single wire earth return lines, service cables to premises and telecommunications cables
- working near other overhead assets that conduct electricity such as electrical transformers that are usually mounted lower than the conducting cables and, therefore, pose an additional risk.