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PREVENTION OF ELECTROCUTION
1.
NEVER rely on fiberglass dielectric properties around power lines with moisture present on the
platform(s) and booms. If the Aerial Device is stored outdoors, protect the platform(s) and booms from
the weather with a cover when not in use. To preserve dielectric properties, fiberglass must be kept
clean and dry.
2.
REMEMBER, auxiliary equipment, such as electrical cords, communication lines, and conductive tools,
that bridge the insulation between the operator and ground, render the insulation useless.
3.
REMEMBER your Aerial Device cannot protect you against contact between two-phases, between one
phase and a pole or a grounded conductor. Never work between electrical lines unless the proper
precautions are observed.
4.
DO NOT allow any ground personnel or bystanders to touch the Aerial Device, the vehicle, or an
attached trailer while the Aerial Device is in operation near electrical power lines, even if the Aerial
Device has an insulated lower boom.
5.
Have boom insulation TESTED annually, in accordance with established rules and regulations.
6.
CONTROLS are not insulated and are interconnected to all other conductive components at the boom
tip. DO NOT contact any conductor or wire while touching controls, unless wearing insulating rubber
gloves rated for the voltage.
7.
DO NOT depend on plastic covers, fiberglass covers, or guards installed on the Aerial Device for
dielectric protection from contact with a line or ground. The covers may provide some protection, but
they are not tested to guarantee dielectric strength. Hidden damage, dirt and contamination will make
them conductive. Use line covers or blankets when closer than the minimum approach distance.
OPERATION ON OR NEAR ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR
When working ON OR NEAR ENERGIZED CONDUCTORS (either known or suspected), special conditions
arise. While the fiberglass upper boom provides a high degree of electrical insulation between the platform
and the vehicle, there are several things it WILL NOT DO:
• IT WILL NOT PROVIDE PHASE TO PHASE PROTECTION.
• IT WILL NOT PROVIDE PHASE TO GROUND PROTECTION THROUGH STATIC LINES OR GUY
WIRES.
• IT WILL NOT PROTECT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING ENERGIZED IF STEEL BOOMS CONTACT A
LOWER LEVEL SECONDARY POWER SOURCE.
The fiberglass boom must be kept clean and dry for this type of work.
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ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
WILL RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH
THIS MACHINE. TRUCK OR
TRUCK ATTACHMENTS IF THEY
SHOULD BECOME
ELECTRICALLY CHARGED.
KEEP CLEAR OF TRUCK AND LOAD
