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Ladders & Power Line Safety

Published: 6/1/2020 22 Likes

Stay safe when working around power lines

Working on a ladder around power lines can be dangerous, but following a few simple rules can help you to avoid an accident.

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How far to place a ladder from a power line

The safest type of ladder to use

The best place to position your ladder

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Ladders are great tools for cleaning gutters, painting, roof repairs, putting up antennas and hanging holiday decorations. But sometimes your work area is near an electric line, either the overhead line between poles in the utility right of way or the overhead line that supplies electricity to your home. Making contact between a power line and a ladder can be a dangerous or even deadly mistake.

Here are some tips to keep you safe:

  • Before you use a ladder, check the area carefully for power lines or other electrical equipment. Visually locate all power lines, especially those near tree branches that may obstruct your view.
  • Pick a safe route to carry the ladder to the work area, and then carry it horizontally rather than upright.
  • Keep all ladders and other tools in the SAFE ZONE, at least 10 feet from any power lines. Always make sure that, if the ladder fell, it would not contact any power lines or other electrical equipment.
  • Remember that tree branches near high-voltage power lines can conduct electricity. Never lean your ladder against a tree or tree branch that is in contact with or near a power line.
  • Don't count on a wooden ladder to protect you. Wood will conduct electricity, as will wet, dirty and defective ladders of any kind. Fiberglass ladders are best, but even they are no guarantee of safety.
  • When you're on a ladder, your balance and control aren't at their best. Be careful with pipes, conduits, gutters, antennas and other long objects. Never hold them in a position where they could fall onto a power line. Remember that distances are deceiving from the top of a ladder and make sure you don't accidentally lift an antenna or other object up into an overhead line.
Download our brochure about safety around power lines
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