Log Lineworker Safety Briefing

Here are topics you can discuss at your safety briefing.

Topics

Determine the voltages of any lines that may pose a hazard before work begins.

Assume all lines are operating at the voltage of the line with the highest voltage.

Ensure body parts and any ladders, platforms or aerial devices being used remain outside the minimum approach distance from any energized part.

Use only insulated tools and equipment to remove branches and limbs that are in contact with, or are within the minimum approach distance of, energized parts.

Check that a second line-clearance tree trimmer is within voice range of the first line-clearance tree trimmer.

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