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January 2024Section 4 - Hazards
When working in the area of energized conductors the user shall direct and the operator shall comply
with the requirements to:
1) Stay at least 10 feet (3.05 m) away from power lines with any part of their body, conductive
object or any part of the MEWP.
2) If work requires working nearer than 10 feet (3.05 m), stop and consult a qualied person with
respect to electrical transmission and distribution to have appropriate measures taken (such as
de-energizing and grounding).
3) If there is a question that the power lines may carry more than 50kV, consult a qualied person
with respect to electrical transmission and distribution before proceeding.
4) If working or approaching closer than explained above, it shall only be done by a qualied
person with respect to electrical transmission and distribution. Only qualied persons may
work on electric circuit parts or equipment that has not been de-energized. Such persons shall
be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use
of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding
materials and insulated tools.