SAFETY PRECAUTION - AERIAL LIFT NBT40-1 SERIES OPERATOR MANUAL
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3-29-2018 Control # 610-00
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
Thoroughly read, understand, and abide by all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations regarding operation of
aerial lift near electric power lines or equipment.
If operation within 3 m (10 ft) of any power lines cannot be
avoided, the power utility must be notified and the power
lines must be de-energized and grounded before
performing any work.
Electrocution can occur even without direct contact with the
aerial lift.
Aerial lift operation is dangerous when close to an energized
electrical power source. Exercise extreme caution and
prudent judgement. Operate slowly and cautiously when in
the vicinity of power lines.
Before operating this aerial lift in the vicinity of electrical
power lines or equipment, notify the power utility company.
Obtain positive and absolute assurance that the power has
been turned off and grounded.
This aerial lift is not insulated. Always consider all parts of
the aerial lift as conductors. You, the operator, are
responsible for alerting all personnel of dangers associated
with electrical power lines and equipment. Do not allow
unnecessary personnel in the vicinity of the aerial lift while
operating. Permit no one to lean against or touch the aerial
lift. If the work platform, boom, or any portion of the aerial lift
contacts or comes too close to an electrical power source,
everyone in, on, and around the aerial lift can be seriously
injured or killed.
Most overhead power lines are not insulated. Treat all
overhead power lines as being energized unless you have
reliable information to the contrary from the utility company
or owner.
The rules in this Operator Manual must be followed at all
times, even if the electrical power lines or equipment have
been de-energized.
The safest way to avoid electrocution is to stay away from
electrical power lines and electrical power sources.
It is not always necessary to contact a power line or power
source to become electrocuted. Electricity, depending on
magnitude, can arc or jump to any part of the aerial lift boom
if it comes too close to an electrical power source. Low
voltages can also be dangerous.
Set-Up and Operation
During aerial lift operation, assume that every line is
energized (“hot” or “live”) and take the necessary
precautions.
A suitable barricade should be erected to physically restrain
the aerial lift from entering into an unsafe distance from
electrical power lines or equipment.
Plan ahead and always plan a safe route before traveling
under power lines. Rider poles should be erected on each
side of a crossing to assure sufficient clearance is
maintained.
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