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O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 4

5.4 Speed Limits at the Harrison Industrial Yard

Harrison Industrial

Yards MAX speed

5.5 Overhead Cables
Drivers of all Company vehicles/plant must be aware of overhead
cables before entering any site or unclassified roads.

Drivers must also be aware of cables that may be obscured by
trees or bushes.

Contact with overhead power cables could result in death or serious injury
under no circumstances should you attempt to get out of the cab or touch
any metal objects in your cab if cables are touched. If cables are touched attempt to
make a phone call using your mobile telephone and wait for help to arrive.

Also be aware of flash over which is where your vehicle gets within conducting distance
and the electricity can jump across to your vehicle, keep a safe distance of 10 metres
away from overhead power lines.

5.6 What to do if you come into contact with an Overhead Power
Line (OHPL)

If part of a vehicle or load is in contact with an OHPL, you
should remain in the cab and inform the Distribution
Network Operator (DNO) immediately (If you are unsure of
the number then call the office on your mobile phone).
Warn others to stay away.
Try to drive clear. If this is not possible, and you need to leave the vehicle to
escape fire, JUMP CLEAR – do not dismount by climbing down the
steps.
Never try to disentangle equipment until the owner of the line has confirmed
that it has been de-energised and made safe.

WARNING: Contact with an overhead power line may cause the power to ‘trip
out’ temporarily and it may be re-energised automatically, without
warning.

This picture was taken from a 30 year old man who
came into contact with 240v.

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