Safety Tips - On The
Mark Utility Locates
ELECTRICITY SAFETY TIPS
-
Electricity always seeks a path to
ground. When you become a part of this
path you can be injured or killed.
- Good
conductors include water, your body,
tree branches, poles and ladders.
- Make
sure to survey the site for overhead
power lines
- Point
out the power lines to all of your
crews.
- Clearly
mark your boundaries to keep people and
equipment a safe distance away. The law
requires at least 10 feet of clearance
for voltages under 115,000
- The
higher the voltage the greater the
distance.
- If you
must work closer, contact the power
company for safety arrangements.
- Assume
all electric lines are energized.
- Always
use a spotter. It is difficult for
equipment operators to judge safe
distances by themselves.
- Dedicate
a person to keep employees and equipment
safe.
- Never
touch any utility wire and do not touch
anyone who is in contact with an
electric wire.
If
equipment comes in contact with an electric
line:
- Move the
equipment away from the line if you can
do so safely
- Warn
others to stay away; anyone on the
ground who touches the equipment is in
danger of being killed or injured
- Stay on
the equipment until an emergency
responder indicates it is safe to get
off
- Jump
clear without touching the ground and
equipment at the same time if fire
forces you off the equipment.
- Hop away
with both legs together.
NATURAL
GAS SAFETY TIPS
- Natural
gas is colorless and non-toxic.
- Natural
gas is odorized to smell like rotten
eggs or skunks.
- Natural
gas is combustible.
- Natural
gas may become explosive when trapped in
an enclosed space.
- Some
ignition sources are light switches,
garage door openers, pagers, cell
phones, vehicles and other running
equipment.
If you
damage a natural gas line:
- Stop
- Leave
the area and warn others
- Remove
ignition sources
- Do not
shut off, squeeze or clamp the gas line
- Do not
bury the broken or damaged line
- Do not
return until the area is declared safe
If you’re
digging project damages a utility line:
- Stop
work immediately.
- Do not
attempt to repair the damaged line
- If an
injury has occurred, call 911
immediately
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