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Figure 1 - Safe Distance (metres) from Power Lines in excess of 33kV on Steel Towers
Figure 2 - Safe Distance (metres) from Power Lines up to 33kV on Wooden Poles
Personnel must carefully evaluate the danger of electrocution before moving. If closer than 10
metres from the boom, the machine, the load or the electric line, move at least 10 metres away,
by shuffling away with small steps, in order to minimize the chance of getting a high voltage
difference between the feet.
OLE lines on rail are 25kV and require a minimum safe approach distance of 2.75 metres.
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or sag.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts energised power lines. Personnel on the
ground or in the platform must NOT touch or operate the machine until energised power
lines are shut off.
Do not attempt to assist someone in direct or indirect contact with the power line before
the power has been disabled as you run the risk of being electrocuted yourself.
Warn others to stay away.
Call for help.
Contact the power company to de-energize the line.
If you are in the machine cabin, stay inside without touching the machine body because
it's extremely hazardous to go out before the line is de-energised.
Help the electrocuted person if you know the first-aid procedures, otherwise wait for the
paramedics to arrive.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms.
Refer to Engineering Acceptance Certificate for live OLE limitations.
