The power of electricity is such that any accidental contact with overhead wires, or coming too close, will cause serious injury and can be fatal. Serious accidents have occurred when using cranes, concrete
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When used effectively in conjunction with other existing arrangements (e.g. the OSR), the requirements set out within this Approved procedure will help ensure any associated risk to people, animals, the
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Your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) can generally supply stickers describing emergency procedures and containing contact numbers that can be stuck in the cabs of vehicles likely to be
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Always maintain the following minimum clearance between scaffolds and power lines: —2 feet for insulated power lines of less than 300 volts — I O feet for insulated power lines of 300 volts or more
When scaffolds, conductive tools, or other materials contact overhead power lines, workers receive serious and often fatal injuries. Brick masons, carpenters, painters, construction laborers,
The power of electricity is such that any accidental contact with overhead wires, or coming too close, will cause serious injury and can be fatal. Serious accidents have occurred when using cranes, concrete
The following precautions should be taken to prevent electrocutions and injuries resulting from contact between overhead power lines and conductive tools, materials, or scaffolds:
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