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HAULOTTE GROUP 1 SAFETY
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DURING OPERATION
Ensure the following general safety precautions are followed while operating the aerial work platform:
ALWAYS position away from power lines, this ensures that no part of the aerial work platform
accidentally reaches into an unsafe area. This includes full extension of the telescoping boom
through 700º of Non-Continuous rotation.
ALWAYS check with local electrical authorities regarding any local requirements which may differ
from those shown in Table 1-1.
ALWAYS keep away from an aerial work platform that is exposed to electrically charged power lines.
If the aerial work platform comes in contact with electrically charged power lines, NEVER touch or
operate the aerial work platform from ground level until power lines are shut off.
ALWAYS operate only on a firm and level surface. NEVER operate on surfaces that do not support
the aerial work platform with its rated load capacity, or on surfaces that do not support force exerted
by the outriggers during aerial work platform operation. Operate only on surfaces that can support a
pressure of 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm
2
) to ensure safe operation.
ALWAYS keep personnel away from potential pinch and shear points and from potential crush
hazards as indicated by decals attached to the aerial work platform.
ALWAYS keep the safety bar lowered (closed) unless personnel are entering or exiting the work
platform.
DANGER
This aerial work platform is NOT insulated for use near
electrical power lines and DOES NOT provide protection
from contact with or close proximity to any electrically
charged conductor. Operator must maintain safe
clearances at all times (10 ft (3.05 m) minimum) and must
always allow for Platform movement due to gusty winds.
Always contact power company before working near
power lines. Assume every power line is live. Power lines
can be blown by the wind.
Refer to Table 1-1 for minimum safe approach distances
between the machine and electrical power lines.
TABLE 1-1. MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH DISTANCES
Minimum Safe Approach
Distance
Voltage Range
(Phase to Phase)
(Feet) (Meters)
0 to 300V Avoid Contact
Over 300V to 50KV 10 3.05
Over 50KV to 200KV 15 4.60
Over 200KV to 350KV 20 6.10
Over 350KV to 500KV 25 7.62
Over 500KV to 750KV 35 10.67
Over 750KV to 1000KV 45 13.72