A telecoms cable was struck, causing a flash. Is it reportable?

HSE · 13 January 2013 11:31

HSE · 14 January 2013 03:12

No, Telecoms cables and Cable TV cables are normally below 50 Vac or 125 Vdc and the amount of energy in the flash is unlikely to cause death.

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