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Power-line clearance
Also known as minimum approach distance.
The required separation between people, equipment, loads, and energized overhead electrical conductors.
Safety notes
- Treat lines as energized unless the utility confirms isolation, use the jurisdiction’s distances and qualified observers, and account for boom movement, load swing, wind, and terrain.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Treat lines as energized unless the utility confirms isolation, use the jurisdiction’s distances and qualified observers, and account for boom movement, load swing, wind, and terrain.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.