Always
- Estimate clearance from the lines to the highest possible part of your vehicle or equipment.
- Follow your company's guidelines for safe clearances.
- Be careful when handling long pipes or metal rods.
- Use ladders with nonconducting rails.
- If you need extra protection, contact the power company or facility owner, who will install barriers or de-energize the line.
- Make sure workers standing on the ground do not touch vehicles or equipment.
- If a vehicle or other equipment is grounded, make sure workers stay several feet away from the grounding location.
If a Live Wire Falls
- Stay away from it and call for help.
- If the wire hits your vehicle stay inside.
- If a vehicle catches fire, jump out, being careful not to touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time.
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