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Chapter 3 – Safety
Knowledge of the information in this manual, and proper
training, provide a basis for safely operating the aerial
platform. Know the location of all controls and how they
operate to act quickly and responsibly in an emergency.
Safety devices reduce the likelihood of an accident.
Ÿ Never disable, modify, or ignore any safety device.
Ÿ Safety alerts in this manual indicate situations where
accidents may occur.
If any malfunction, hazard or potentially unsafe condition
relating to capacity, intended use, or safe operation is
suspected, stop aerial platform operation and seek assis-
tance.
The operator bears ultimate responsibility for following
all manufacturer’s instructions and warnings, regu-
lations and safety rules of their employer and/or any
state or federal law.
Electrocution Hazards
The aerial platform is made of metal components and
is not insulated. Regard all conductors as energized.
Do not operate outside during a thunderstorm.
Minimum Safe Approach Distance – ANSI
Minimum safe approach distances to energized power
lines and their associated parts must be observed while
operating the aerial platform.
Danger
The aerial platform is not electrically insulated.
Death or serious injury will result from contact
with, or inadequate clearance from, an energized
conductor. Do not go closer than the minimum safe
approach distance as defi ned by ANSI.
ANSI publications defi ne minimum distances that must
be observed when working near bus bars and energized
power lines. Table 1 and Figure 3 are reprinted courtesy
of Scaff old Industry Association, ANSI/SIA A92.6.
Table 1 – Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Minimum Safe Approach Distance – AS/NZS
Minimum safe approach distances to energized power
lines and their associated parts must be observed while
operating the aerial platform.
Danger
The aerial platform is not electrically insulated.
Death or serious injury will result from contact
with, or inadequate clearance from, an energized
conductor. Do not go closer than the minimum safe
approach distance as defi ned by national safety
regulations.
AS/NZS 2550.10:2006 defi ne minimum distances that
must be observed when working near overhead power
lines on poles and overhead power lines on towers.
Refer to the clearance requirements decals on the
machine to determine safe approach distances (refer
to Figure 1).
Figure 3 – Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Voltage Range
(Phase to Phase)
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Feet Meters
0 to 300V Avoid Contact
Over 300V to 50kV 10 3.05
Over 50kV to 200kV 15 4.60
Over 200kV to 350Kv 20 6.10
Over 350kV to 500kV 25 7.62
Over 500kV to 750kV 35 10.67
Over 750kV to
1000kV
45 13.72
Denotes
zone
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