Working on powerlines in Dallas Texas in June

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Oregon Administrative Rules AO 1-2019 Division 3 - (i) The procedures to be followed in the event of electrical contact with a power line. Such training must include: - (A) Information regarding the danger of electrocution from the operator simultaneously touching the equipment and the ground. - (B) The importance to the operator's safety of remaining inside the cab except where there is an imminent danger of fire, explosion, or other emergency that necessitates leaving the cab. - (C) The safest means of evacuating from equipment that may be energized. - (D) The danger of the potentially energized zone around the equipment (step potential). - (E) The need for crew in the area to avoid approaching or touching the equipment and the load. - (F) Safe clearance distance from power lines. - (ii) Power lines are presumed to be energized unless the utility owner/operator confirms that the power line has been and continues to be deenergized and visibly grounded at the worksite. - (iii) Power lines are presumed to be uninsulated unless the utility owner/operator or a registered engineer who is a qualified person with respect to electrical power transmission and distribution confirms that a line is insulated. - (iv) The limitations of an insulating link/device, proximity alarm, and range control (and similar) device, if used. - (v) The procedures to be followed to properly ground equipment and the limitations of grounding. - (2) Employees working as dedicated spotters must be trained to enable them to effectively perform their task, including training on the applicable requirements of this section. - (3) Training under this section must be administered in accordance with 1926.1430(g). - (h) Devices originally designed by the manufacturer for use as: a safety device (see 1926.1415), operational aid, or a means to prevent power line contact or electrocution, when used to comply with this section, must meet the manufacturer's pro…

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Division 2 - 1910.268 (d)(2) If work exposes energized or moving parts that are normally protected, danger signs shall be displayed and barricades erected as necessary, to warn other personnel in the area. - [redacted phone] (2) Employee protection in public work areas - (b) Once a work area has been established, it shall be the employer's responsibility to provide adequate supervision and periodic surveillance to assure that the above requirements are met. - [redacted phone] (3) Before work is performed on overhead lines, underground (such as in manholes), or in buried plants, the employer or designated representative shall make a complete evaluation of the work location to determine if a hazard exists or could be created in the performance of the work. The employer or designated representative shall determine from this evaluation, a safe procedure for performing the work and those means or methods shall be implemented before the work proceeds. Examples of possible work site conditions that may be hazardous include, but are not limited to: - (a) Manhole, pit, and pole locations, street intersections, alleys and isolated areas; - (b) Weather and road conditions (such as ice, snow, and rain); - (c) Visibility; - (d) Time of day; - (e) Manhole atmosphere conditions (such as explosive gases, exhaust fumes, and oxygen deficiency); - (f) Jointly occupied manholes with foreign utilities; and - (g) Power hazards. - 1910.268 (d)(3) The employer shall insure that an employee finding any crossed or fallen wires which create or may create a hazardous situation at the work area: - (i) Remains on guard or adopts other adequate means to warn other employees of the danger and - (ii) has the proper authority notified at the earliest practical moment.

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## Part 40 Utility Workers - Electrical ## Application 797 If a requirement of this Part conflicts with a requirement elsewhere in this Code, the requirement of this Part prevails. 798 Repealed AR 242/2022 s182. ## Protective devices or equipment 799 (1) An employer must ensure that a protective device and protective equipment required by this Part meets the requirements of the following applicable standards: - (a) CAN/ULC-[redacted postal code]-99, Insulating Poles (Insulating Sticks) and Universal Tool Attachments (Fittings) for Live Workings ; - (b) CAN/ULC-D60855-00, Live Working - Insulating Foam Filled Tubes and Solid Rods for Live Working ; - (c) CAN/ULC-[redacted postal code]-04, Live Working - Conductive Clothing for Use at Nominal Voltage Up to 800 kV A.C. and +/ 600 kV D.C. ; - (d) CAN/ULC-[redacted postal code]-99, Hand Tools for Live Working up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. ; - (e) CAN/ULC-[redacted postal code]-04, Live Working - Gloves of Insulating Materials ; - (f) CAN/ULC-D60984-00, Sleeves of Insulating Material for Live Working ; - (g) CAN/ULC-D61112-01, Blankets of Insulating Material for Electrical Purposes ; - (h) CAN/ULC-D61229-00, Rigid Protective Covers for Live Working on a.c. Installations ; - (i) CAN/ULC-[redacted postal code]-99, Saddles, Pole Clamps (Stick Clamps) and Accessories for Live Working ; - (j) CAN/CSA-C225-00 (R2005), Vehicle Mounted Aerial Devices . 799 (2) Subsection (1) applies only to new protective devices and protective equipment put into service as of the effective date of this Code. 799 (3) A laboratory that performs electrical insulating materials testing to the standards listed in subsection (1) must meet the requirements of ASTM Standard D2865 06, Standard Practice for Calibration of Standards and Equipment for Electrical Insulating Materials Testing . ## Safe work practices for electric utilities and rural electrification associations 800 An electric utility and a rural electrification association mus…

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Division 3 AO 1-2019 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (12) Insulating line hose or cover-up must be installed by the utility owner/operator except where such devices are unavailable for the line voltages involved. - (e) The procedures developed to comply with paragraph (d) of this section are documented and immediately available on-site. - (f) The equipment user and utility owner/operator (or registered professional engineer) meet with the equipment operator and the other workers who will be in the area of the equipment or load to review the procedures that will be implemented to prevent breaching the minimum approach distance established in paragraph (c) of this section and prevent electrocution. - (g) The procedures developed to comply with paragraph (d) of this section are implemented. - (h) The utility owner/operator (or registered professional engineer) and all employers of employees involved in the work must identify one person who will direct the implementation of the procedures. The person identified in accordance with this paragraph must direct the implementation of the procedures and must have the authority to stop work at any time to ensure safety. - (i) [Reserved.] - (j) If a problem occurs implementing the procedures being used to comply with paragraph (d) of this section, or indicating that those procedures are inadequate to prevent electrocution, the employer must safely stop operations and either develop new procedures to comply with paragraph (d) of this section or have the utility owner/operator deenergize and visibly ground or relocate the power line before resuming work. - (k) Devices originally designed by the manufacturer for use as a safety device (see 1926.1415), operational aid, or a means to prevent power line contact or electrocution, when used to comply with this section, must comply with the manufacturer's procedures for use and conditions of use. - (l) [Reserved.] - (m) The employer must t…

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## WORKING NEAR OVERHEAD HIGH VOLTAGES LINES & EQUIPMENT ## SAFETY-RELATED WORK PRACTICES ## [redacted phone] Working Near Overhead High Voltage Lines and Equipment. ## (1) Definitions. Insulating Barrier or Guard. A structure, installation, barrier, or guard (such as a wall, fence, pole, shield, or something similar) that stops movement and prevents all possible contact with the lines or equipment. Its design, material composition, and installation prevents possible conduction of electricity up to the maximum voltage of the system. ## Restricted Space. - (a) For lines rated more than 600 V to 50 kV, restricted space extends 10 feet in all directions from the surface of the line or equipment. - (b) For lines rated over 50 kV, restricted space extends 10 feet plus 0.4 inch for each 1 kV over 50 kV, or twice the length of the insulator (but never less than 10 feet) in all directions from the surface of the line or equipment. - (c) For equipment or structures in transit, on level surfaces, restricted space extends 4 feet in all directions from lines or equipment rated 50 kV or less, 10 feet in all directions for lines or equipment rated over 50 kV, and 16 feet in all directions for lines or equipment rated over 345 kV up to and including 750 kV. Proper Notification. The person(s) responsible for the planned activity must notify the owner/ operator of the line or equipment, at their business office, at least 2 business days prior to the anticipated beginning of work (business days are Monday through Friday, excluding federal and state holidays). The notification must include: (1) the proposed date to start activity within restricted space; (2) the location of the planned activity; (3) a description of the planned activity; and (4) name and contact information of the contact person. - (2) General requirement. Do not enter, perform any function of activity (such as handling, erecting, operating, transporting, or storing any tools, equipment or materials, …

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Division 3 ## 1926.1410 Power line safety (all voltages) - equipment operations closer than the Table A zone Equipment operations in which any part of the equipment, load line, or load (including rigging and lifting accessories) is closer than the minimum approach distance under Table A of 1926.1408 to an energized power line is prohibited, except where the employer demonstrates that all of the following requirements are met: - (a) The employer determines that it is infeasible to do the work without breaching the minimum approach distance under Table A of 1926.1408. - (b) The employer determines that, after consultation with the utility owner/operator, it is infeasible to deenergize and ground the power line or relocate the power line. - (c) Minimum clearance distance. - (1) The power line owner/operator or registered professional engineer who is a qualified person with respect to electrical power transmission and distribution determines the minimum clearance distance that must be maintained to prevent electrical contact in light of the on-site conditions. The factors that must be considered in making this determination include, but are not limited to: conditions affecting atmospheric conductivity; time necessary to bring the equipment, load line, and load (including rigging and lifting accessories) to a complete stop; wind conditions; degree of sway in the power line; lighting conditions, and other conditions affecting the ability to prevent electrical contact. - (2) Paragraph (c)(1) of this section does not apply to work covered by Division 2/RR; instead, for such work, the minimum approach distances established by the employer under OAR [redacted phone](3) apply. - (d) A planning meeting with the employer and utility owner/operator (or registered professional engineer who is a qualified person with respect to electrical power transmission and distribution) is held to determine the procedures that will be followe…

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## ELECTRICAL POWER LINES Keep a safe distance from electrical power lines. Never approach power lines with any part of the machine and its load unless all local and national required safety precautions have been taken. Electrocution and death can result from arcing, touching or even being close to a machine that is in contact with or near an electrical source. - · Maintain the maximum possible distance from power lines and never violate the minimum clearance. - · Always contact the nearest electric utility and determine jointly what specific precautions must be taken to ensure safety. - · Consider all lines to be power lines and treat all power lines as energized even though it is known or believed that the power is shut off and the line is visibly grounded. - · Use a signal person to observe the approach of any part of the machine or load to the power line. - · Caution all ground personnel to stand clear of the machine and the load at all times. - · If the machine should come in contact with a live electrical source, do not leave the operator's seat. Do not allow anyone to approach or touch the machine. - · Observe the applicable rules or regulations for clearance distances for power lines and other electrical equipment for the country where the machine is operating. Always maintain the following clearances when operating near high voltage power lines. <!-- image --> The reference of the safe distances from high voltage cables are as follows. ## WORKSITES IN URBAN AREAS Set up barricades to prevent unauthorized personnel and/or vehicles from entering the worksite. If working near a road, use a signal person and signs to alert vehicles and pedestrians of potential hazards and falling objects. If needed, use a signal person to direct traffic. The operator should always be alert and follow the signals from the signal person. The operator shall respond to signals only from the appointed signal person, but shall obey a stop signal from anyone at any time. <!-- i…

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## WORKING NEAR OVERHEAD HIGH VOLTAGES LINES &amp; EQUIPMENT - (i) Be erected or installed by the owner of the high voltage system or their authorized agent; - (ii) Not be attached to, or be part of the lines, equipment, or machinery; Note: Overhead line covers are only for visual reference, and their use does not allow entry into restricted space. If used, they must be installed by the owner of the high voltage system or their authorized agent. - (iii) Prevent all possible contact with the lines or equipment; and - (iv) Insulate against the system's maximum voltage; or - (c) Insulated lines (not tree wire) and equipment (designed and engineered to allow only incidental contact) are erected or installed by the owner of the high voltage system or their authorized agent. Note: Nothing in this standard shifts the responsibility for safe and healthy working conditions from the person(s) responsible for the activity to the owner of the lines or their agent. Note: Nothing in this standard mandates that the owner of the lines or equipment, or their authorized agent must agree to de-energize, move, barricade, guard, or insulate lines or equipment, or take other action to allow entry into restricted space. - (3) Do not move, reposition, or reduce restricted space in any direction by applying stress or force to a line, equipment, or supporting structure. ## (4) Operation of machinery or equipment. - (a) Do not enter restricted space when using insulating links or proximity warning devices on equipment. - (b) Post a warning sign on each piece of equipment which is capable of vertical, lateral, or swinging motion, such as a crane, derrick, power shovel, drilling rig, or pile driver. - (A) The sign must be made of durable material. - (B) It must be in clear view of the operator. - (C) The message must be legible to the operator when at the controls. - (D) The message must be understood by the operator. - (E) The message must clearly convey that it is 'Unlawful to ope…

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## ELECTRICAL POWER LINES Keep a safe distance from electrical power lines. Never approach power lines with any part of the machine and its load unless all local and national required safety precautions have been taken. Electrocution and death can result from arcing, touching or even being close to a machine that is in contact with or near an electrical source. - · Maintain the maximum possible distance from power lines and never violate the minimum clearance. - · Always contact the nearest electric utility and determine jointly what specific precautions must be taken to ensure safety. - · Consider all lines to be power lines and treat all power lines as energized even though it is known or believed that the power is shut off and the line is visibly grounded. - · Use a signal person to observe the approach of any part of the machine or load to the power line. - · Caution all ground personnel to stand clear of the machine and the load at all times. - · If the machine should come in contact with a live electrical source, do not leave the operator's seat. Do not allow anyone to approach or touch the machine. - · Observe the applicable rules or regulations for clearance distances for power lines and other electrical equipment for the country where the machine is operating. Always maintain the following clearances when operating near high voltage power lines. <!-- image --> The reference of the safe distances from high voltage cables are as follows. ## WORKSITES IN URBAN AREAS Set up barricades to prevent unauthorized personnel and/or vehicles from entering the worksite. If working near a road, use a signal person and signs to alert vehicles and pedestrians of potential hazards and falling objects. If needed, use a signal person to direct traffic. The operator should always be alert and follow the signals from the signal person. The operator shall respond to signals only from the appointed signal person, but shall obey a stop signal from anyone at any time. <!-- i…

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Division 2 - (7) Approach distances to exposed energized overhead power lines and parts. The employer shall ensure that no employee approaches or takes any conductive object closer to any electrically energized overhead power lines and parts than prescribed in Table R-2, unless: - (i) The employee is insulated or guarded from the energized parts (insulating gloves rated for the voltage involved shall be considered adequate insulation), or - (ii) The energized parts are insulated or guarded from the employee and any other conductive object at a different potential, or - (iii) The power conductors and equipment are deenergized and grounded. - (8) Illumination of field work. Whenever natural light is insufficient to adequately illuminate the work site, artificial illumination shall be provided to enable the employee to perform the work safely. Table R 2 - Approach Distances to Exposed Energized Overhead Power Lines and Parts

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## Part 18 Personal Protective Equipment ## Duty to use personal protective equipment 228 (1) If the hazard assessment indicates the need for personal protective equipment, an employer must ensure that - (a) workers wear personal protective equipment that is correct for the hazard and protects workers, - (b) workers properly use and wear the personal protective equipment, - (c) the personal protective equipment is in a condition to perform the function for which it is designed, and - (d) workers are trained in the correct use, care, limitations and assigned maintenance of the personal protective equipment. ## 228 (2) A worker must - (a) use and wear properly the appropriate personal protective equipment specified in this Code in accordance with the training and instruction received, - (b) inspect the personal protective equipment before using it, and - (c) not use personal protective equipment that is unable to perform the function for which it is designed. 228 (3) An employer must ensure that the use of personal protective equipment does not itself endanger the worker. ## Eye Protection ## Eye and face protectors 229 (1) If a worker's eyes may be injured or irritated at a work site, an employer must ensure that the worker wears personal protective equipment to protect the eyes that is - (a) approved to CSA Standard Z94.3-15, Eye and face protectors , and - (b) appropriate to the work being done and the hazard involved. 229 (2) Prescription eyewear may be worn if it - (a) is personal protective equipment to protect the eyes, - (b) meets the requirements of CSA Standard Z94.3-15, Eye and face protectors , and - (c) is appropriate to the work and the hazard involved. 229 (2.1) Prescription personal protective equipment to protect the eyes having glass lenses must not be used if there is danger of impact unless it is worn behind equipment meeting the requirements of subsection (1). 229 (2.2) If the use of plastic prescription lenses is impracticable, and …

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## ELECTRICAL POWER LINES Keep a safe distance from electrical power. Never approach power lines with any part of the machine and its load unless all local and national required safety precautions have been taken. Electrocution and death can result from arcing, touching or even being close to a machine that is in contact with or near an electrical source. - · Maintain the maximum possible distance from power lines and never violate the minimum clearance. - · Always contact the nearest electric utility and determine jointly what specific precautions must be taken to insure safety. - · Consider all lines to be power lines and treat all power lines as energized even though it is known or believed that the power is shut off and the line is visibly grounded. - · Use a signal person to observe the approach of any part of the machine or load to the power line. - · Caution all ground personnel to stand clear of the machine and the load at all times. - · If the machine should come in contact with a live electrical source, do not leave the operator's seat. Do not allow anyone to approach or touch the machine. <!-- image --> The reference of the safe distances from high voltage cables are as follows. ## WORKSITES IN URBAN AREAS Set up barricades to prevent unauthorized personnel and/or vehicles from entering the worksite. If working near a road, use a signal person and signs to alert vehicles and pedestrians of potential hazards and falling objects. If needed, use a signal person to direct traffic. The operator should always be alert and follow the signals from the signal person. The operator shall respond to signals only from the appointed signal person, but shall obey a stop signal from anyone at any time. <!-- image --> ## USE WORK LIGHTS - · When operating in dark locations, turn on the work light. If necessary, use additional lighting devices to make the work areas bright enough to operate. - · Stop work if you have poor or limited visibility because of darkness…