Ditch Witch 1230 - Page 22

22 1030/1230 - SAFETY
JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION
22 1030/1230 - SAFETY
JOBSITE CLASSIFICATION
Applying Precautions
Once classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be
taken.
Electric Jobsite Precautions
Use one or both of these methods.
• Expose line by careful hand digging or soft excavation.
• Have service shut down while work is in progress. Have
electric company test lines before returning them to service.
Natural Gas Jobsite Precautions
In addition to positioning equipment upwind from gas lines, use
one or both of these methods.
• Expose lines by careful hand digging or soft excavation.
• Have gas shut off while work is in progress. Have gas
company test lines before returning them to service.
Applying Precautions
Once classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be
taken.
Electric Jobsite Precautions
Use one or both of these methods.
• Expose line by careful hand digging or soft excavation.
• Have service shut down while work is in progress. Have
electric company test lines before returning them to service.
Natural Gas Jobsite Precautions
In addition to positioning equipment upwind from gas lines, use
one or both of these methods.
• Expose lines by careful hand digging or soft excavation.
• Have gas shut off while work is in progress. Have gas
company test lines before returning them to service.