1-10 Publication: 0028607
SAFETY
1
POWER LINES/STATIC ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNINGS
Figure 1-10
• Never operate the unit in an area where overhead
power lines, overhead or underground cables, or
other power sources may exist without ensuring that
the appropriate power or utility company has
de-energized the lines.
• Always check for power lines before raising boom or
debris body.
Follow all requirements for using mobile equipment when
working around power lines. The Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements apply to
most workers. The following information is from OSHA.
Additional information can be obtained from
www.osha.gov.
Overhead Power Line Tips for
Construction Workers Before You
Begin Construction Work
• Survey the site for overhead power lines.
Never get within 10 feet of an overhead power line!
• Consider all overhead lines as energized until the
electric utility indicates otherwise or an electrician
verifies that the line is not energized and has been
grounded.
• In construction work, an overhead power line safety
component should be part of your employer's overall
safety and health program and safety training.
• If overhead lines are present, call the utility company
and ask if the utility company can shut off the lines
while you are working near them.
• If overhead lines cannot be shut down, ask the utility
company if they can install insulation over the lines
during the time you will be working near them.
Working with Tools and Equipment
• If the lines cannot be shut down and/or insulation
cannot be applied, a minimum safe distance of 10
feet must be established.
• Only use non-conductive ladders when working on or
near overhead power lines.
• Employees shall not be permitted to approach or
carry any conductive object closer than 10 feet to an
energized line.
This machine is not insulated and does not
provide protection from contact or being near
electrical current.
Non-electrical conducting coating must be used
on water nozzles to prevent electrical contact
with underground electrical power lines.
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