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Overhead Power Lines, Construction

Overhead power lines at the job site are hazardous because they carry extremely high voltage. Fatal electrocution is the main risk but burns and falls from elevations are also hazards. Using tools and equipment that can contact the power lines increases the risk. This safety topic provides examples of equipment that can contact power lines, reviews a tragic power line incident, explores best practices all workers should know about, and covers the applicable OSHA standards.

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NIOSH In-house FACE Report 2005-02

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Oregon OSHA Power Line Safety Fact Sheet

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Work Safely with Cranes near Power Lines

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Protecting Construction Workers from Power Lines

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Look Up and Live - Overhead Power Line Electrocution

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OSHA Alert - Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines

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OSHA Fact Sheet - Working Safely Around Downed Electrical Wires

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ESFI Power Lines Safety Infographic

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OSHA 1926.416(a)(1) Employees must be protected against electric shock.

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OSHA 1926.451(f)(6) Requirements for scaffolding safety near powerlines.

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OSHA 1926.955(c) Do not use conductive ladders near exposed energized lines.

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OSHA 1926.1408 Requirements for crane safety near power lines.

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OSHA 1926.1408(g)(1)(ii) Assume power lines are energized.

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