Energy Magazine July 2016 | Page 65

AUSTRALIA & ASIA
“ Unfortunately we ’ ll never get to the point of removing the physical aspect of men and equipment needing to be in close proximity to the power line but over time , as the vegetation management regimes improve here in New Zealand , those tools and devices will have a much greater impact .”
Investment in equipment like the Jarraff reflects Asplundh ’ s commitment to safety . “ Safety first , no one gets hurt ” is the company ’ s slogan and mission statement , and according to Burt they are not just empty words . www . asplundh . co . nz 65