SafetyQuestion 94 of 100
When working near overhead power lines with tall equipment or ladders, workers must do what?
a.Touch the line to test it
b.Maintain a safe clearance distance and treat all lines as energized
c.Lean the ladder on the line
d.Ignore the lines if they look old
Explanation
All overhead lines should be treated as energized, and workers must keep required minimum clearances with ladders, poles, and equipment such as loaders and tree-trimming gear. Contact or arcing can be fatal. When work must occur close to lines, the utility should be contacted to de-energize or cover them.
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