Toolbox talk: overhead power lines

Treat every line as live. About 5 minutes.

Why this matters

Electricity can jump to a machine or a person without direct contact. Most contacts involve cranes, lifts, and ladders.

Find the lines before you start work and mark a no-go zone.
Ask the utility about voltage and the clearance you need.
Use a spotter whose only job is watching the clearance.
Lower booms before you move.
Don't use metal ladders near lines.
If a machine touches a line, stay inside and call for help, unless there's fire.

Mark the clearance zone under every overhead line.

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Overhead power lines

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Electricity can jump to a machine or a person without direct contact. Most contacts involve cranes, lifts, and ladders.

What to cover

Find the lines before you start work and mark a no-go zone.
Ask the utility about voltage and the clearance you need.
Use a spotter whose only job is watching the clearance.
Lower booms before you move.
Don't use metal ladders near lines.
If a machine touches a line, stay inside and call for help, unless there's fire.

Ask the crew

One thing to do today

Mark the clearance zone under every overhead line.

Acknowledge

By acknowledging, you confirm you attended and understood this talk.

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