POWER LINE SAFETY
1. Determine whether there are power lines in the area before starting any job. Only
operate around power lines in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations
as well as ANSI B30.5 latest edition.
2. Never remove materials from under powerlines with a crane if the boom or machine is
capable of contacting them.
3. No part of crane or load must come in contact with, or violate the minimum allowable
clearance required for operation of crane near, electrical lines.
4. Should contact occur, stay on crane until the boom is cleared or until the electrical
current is turned off.
5. If contact occurs, keep all personnel away from the crane. If you must leave the crane,
JUMP WITH BOTH FEET TOGETHER COMPLETELY CLEARING THE MACHINE.
Continue jumping with both feet together to leave the area.
6. Use a signal person when working around power lines.
TRAVEL
1. Care must be taken when cranes are driven (traveled) whether on or off the job site.
2. Always pre-plan the path of travel to determine the safest route to the destination.
3. A signal person shall be utilized when the operator’s vision is blocked or obstructed
during traveling operations.
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