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Always use extreme caution when entering or exiting the platform. Be sure that
the platform is fully lowered before exiting the platform.
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Always maintain three points of contact with the machine. “Three point contact”
means using two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand at all times
while entering or exiting the platform.
Electrocution Hazards
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This machine is not insulated and will
not provide protection from contact
or proximity to electrical current.
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Maintain distance from electrical
lines, apparatus, or any energized
(exposed or insulated) parts
according to the minimum approach
distance (MAD) as shown in Table 1.0.
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Allow clearance for machine
movement and electrical line swaying.
Table 1.0
- Minimum Approach Distances (MAD)
VOLTAGE RANGE
(PHASE TO PHASE)
MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH
DISTANCE - FEET
(METERS)
0-50 KV
10 ft (3 m)
Over 50 KV to 200 KV
15 ft (5 m)
Over 200 KV to 350 KV
20 ft (6 m)
Over 350 KV to 500 KV
25 ft (8 m)
Over 500 KV to 750 KV
35 ft (11 m)
Over 750 KV to 1000 KV
45 ft (14 m)
Note:
This requirement shall apply except where employer, local, or governmental regulations are more stringent.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SECTION
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Figure 1.1
- Electrocution Hazards
