Working Near Overhead Lines
When working near overhead lines care must be taken to ensure that accidental contact with the line does not occur. Particularly when equipment with a far reach is in use, such as a backhoe or crane. Steps must be taken before work is started, such as contacting Manitoba Hydro to de-energize the line. Even if nothing touches the line, electricity can arc to the equipment if it comes close enough.
resources
- Legislation
- Worksafe Manitoba Bulletin - Overhead Lines
- Fatality Statistics relating to Overhead Lines
- Safe Distances from Power Lines
- Visual Markers for Working near Overhead Lines
- Manitoba Agricultural Work Near Overhead Lines Bulletin
- Work Safe BC Case Study
- Manitoba Hydro Overhead Lines Distance Regulations
- Sample Safe Work Procedure
- Inspection of Equipment that has contacted overhead lines