User's Manual

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• Keep unauthorized people out of the work area. Be especially cautious of children, who
tend to be drawn to work activity.
• Determining if a circuit is OFF can be difficult in some instances. Check for circuit voltage
with an appropriate voltmeter before working on equipment presumed to have been de-
energized. Tiebreakers, double throw disconnect switches, automatic transfer switches and
emergency generators can supply power through an alternate circuit or from another
source.
• 120V current can be just a lethal as higher voltages because current flow through a body
depends upon the body’s resistance.
• Do not trust insulation and/or weatherproofing on a wire as protection from shock.
• Use electrically insulated tools. Inspect portable electrical equipment or tools for defects
and remove any defective devices from service immediately. All portable electrical
equipment must have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection.
• Select the right tool for the job. Use tools properly. Keep tools in good working order.
• Make sure the work area is free of any flammable material. Flammable vapors can be
ignited by an arc flash.
• Keep the work area clean and dry. Cluttered work areas cause accidents and injuries.
• Provide good lighting in the work area. You cannot work safely if you cannot see what you
are doing.
• Report unsafe conditions or defective equipment to your immediate supervisor.
• Handle material carefully. Lift and carry properly.
1.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with OSHA and ANSI
standards.
• Wear eye protection and electrically insulated gloves. Test gloves in accordance with ANSI
standards before use. Do not use gloves that do not pass appropriate test procedures.
• Wear protective clothing such as long sleeve shirts and long pants made of flame resistant
materials.
• Remove all jewelry.
• Do not pass any objects to or from other persons not protected by insulating platforms or
tested, electrically insulated gloves.
1.5 Fall Protection
When performing work at any elevation:
• Always use a fall protection system, in accordance with OSHA standards, whenever
performing work at any elevation.
• Never use conductors, guy wires, pins, or cross-arm braces, etc. to support your weight.
• Whenever using aerial lift devices such as hoists, man-lifts, vehicle-mounted work
platforms and overhead lifts, read and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for safe and
proper operation.
• Use ladders and scaffolding only in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and/or
according to OSHA standards.
• Only use ladders made of non-metallic, non-conductive material. They should be the
proper size and type for the work intended. Inspect ladders for wear and breakage.
Remove any oil, grease, or other slippery materials.
• Do not set the ladder at too steep or too shallow of an angle. A rule of thumb is to stand
erect with your toes against the bottom rails of the ladder, with your arms extended
straight out. If you can set your palms on top of the rung that is at eye level, the ladder