1.3-5
During crane operation
1.3-5 Action in the event of flashover
If the crane touches a power line only your correct reaction can prevent a serious accident. If you
touch the crane, vehicle or load or if you try to leave your location you will put youself in acute danger
of fatal injury.
• Stay calm.
• Persons nearby must keep a distance of at least 10 metres from the vehicle, crane and load
(resistance area).
• If the power line has been cut and is touching the ground a distance of at least 10 metres must
likewise be maintained (resistance area).
• If there is a person within this 10 metre area this person may leave the danger area only by
hopping with legs tight together (step voltage).
• Do not touch the crane, vehicle or load.
• Warn bystanders not to touch the vehicle, crane or load and not to approach.
• Do not attempt to leave the operating stand; and do not touch any metal parts there.
• Indicate that the power lines must be disconnected.
• If you are on the loading area or in the operator’s cab of the vehicle, do not leave this location. It
is essential you remain where you are.
• If someone is in the electric circuit the power line must be disconnected before this person can
be removed; if you approach the person before the power is switched off you will put yourself in
risk of fatal injury.
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