POWER LINE SAFETY
Before operating machine, contact
the electric power line owner to
disconnect, move, or insulate power
lines.
LINE VOLTAGE REQUIRED CLEARANCE
>0 TO 50kV 10 FT ( 3.0M)
>500 TO 200kV 15 FT (4.6m)
>200 TO 350kV 20FT (6.1m)
>350 TO 500kV 25FT (7.6m)
>500 TO 750kV 35 FT (10.7m)
>750 TO 1000kV 45FT (1.37m)
>1000kV Refer to item 7.
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.
7. As established by the utility owner / operator or registered professional engineer who
is a qualified person with respect to electrical power transmission and distribution per
OSHA regulation 1926.1408.
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.
4. Watch for people, power lines, low or narrow clearance, bridge or road load limits,
steep hills or uneven terrain.
5. Place the boom in the stowed position.
6. Inflate tires to specified pressure.
7. Travel slowly and avoid sudden stops and starts.
8. It is recommended that the seat belt be used during transit and travel.
9. Make sure travel surfaces can support weight of machine and any stored load.
10. Always set parking brakes when parking the machine.
T300-1_T500-1_T780
Safety
40 P/N 12261-683
REVISED: January 2015
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