PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING
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2.4.6 PREVENTING
ELECTROCUTION
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Digging operations near overhead electric lines are extremely
dangerous and they may also cause death due to electrocu-
tion; for this reason, when working near overhead electrical
lines always respect the minimum safety distances prescribed
by the competent authorities and by the accident-prevention
rules in force.
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As far as underground long-distance lines are concerned, the
minimum distance depends on the covering of the ducts in
which the cables are laid.
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The basic safety precautions to be taken to prevent this risk
are the following:
1 - Wear shoes with thick rubber or leather soles.
2 - Request the aid of another person who can warn you if the
machine gets too close to the electric line.
3 - Operate at low speed.
4 - Learn what is to be done first in case of electrocution.
5 - Keep the phone number of the electricity company and of
the nearest first aid station at hand.
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If the work equipment gets accidentally entangled in the ca-
bles, the operator must not leave the cab until the electricity
company has insulated the line.
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When carrying out this kind of operations, warn everyone
standing in the work area to keep at the minimum distance
prescribed from the machine and the work equipment.
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Ask the electricity company what are the voltage of the cables
and the minimum safety distance in advance.
DANGER
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The minimum distances from overhead lines can vary in the different countries, according to the cli-
mate and to the humidity percentage in the air.
Indicatively, the distances indicated in the table should be respected.
Cable voltage
Min. safety distance
1.0 kV (distribution line)
5 m
6.6 kV (2÷3 insulators)
5.2 m
33 kV (min. 3 insulators)
5.5 m
66 kV (min. 6 insulators)
6 m
154 kV (min. 10 insulators)
8 m
275 kV (min. 19 insulators)
10 m
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