Why Regular Utility Pole Maintenance Is Important
Explore why regular utility pole maintenance is important for reliable infrastructure and public safety, and learn how McWane's ductile iron poles make maintenance cheaper, faster, and easier compared to weaker pole materials.
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Excavations and Trenches
(b) the utility line has been de-energized, and (c) an adequate operating procedure is used by the employees. (3) An employer shall ensure that utility poles, posts and similar structures are supported or removed if they are within 3 m of an excavation or trench that is more than 1.2 m deep. Section 181 . 181.
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eTool
1910.269(a)(2)(i) requires that workers be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices, procedures, and requirements that pertain to their job assignments. This includes pole top rescue for those who work on overhead lines and manhole rescue for those who work underground. Because the conditions under which a worker might need to be rescued are so …
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Ensuring Lineman Safety: Best Practices and Procedures
Understanding the Importance of Lineman Safety The role of lineman in the utility industry. Linemen play a crucial role in the utility industry as they are responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems. They work diligently to ensure a reliable supply of electricity to homes, businesses, and communities.
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Utility Pole Safety
Typical Utility Pole • The structure used to support supply and or communication conductor cables and associated equipment • Wood poles • Concrete poles • Metal poles • Fiberglass
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Utility Pole Safety
The CPUC has considered utility pole safety issues in various proceedings. On this page you will find summary information on utility pole safety work.
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How to Safely Secure Utility Poles for Transport
For best safety in utility pole hauling, add flatbed guards or posts to the flat trailer. These guards should prevent the poles from sliding during transport. ... According to the DOT load securement regulations, articles longer than 10 feet require two tie-downs for the first 10 feet and one additional tie-down for every 10-foot increment ...
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Health and safety at quarries. The Quarries Regulations …
The Regulations aim to protect those working at a quarry and others who may be affected by quarrying activities, eg those living, passing or working nearby, or visitors to the site. The second edition has been revised to update legal references and to …
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RULES GOVERNING THE SAFETY OF THOSE EMPLOYED …
1.5. Applicability. – These rules shall extend to all quarry operations. These rules shall not apply to any utility or railroad having facilities in the vicinity of quarry operations unless such utility or railroad is also the operator of such mining operations. 1.6. Other law applicable.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration …
Citations can only be based on standards, regulations, and the General Duty Clause. Preface Powered augers are used predominantly in the agriculture, landscaping, construction and utility industries. They are commonly used to drill holes for pilings, utility poles, light poles and fence posts. The auger may be mounted on a variety of equipment or
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Excavation Procedures for Damage Prevention
Personal injury may occur if job site safety requirements identified in job site tailboards are not adhered to for excavations. 2.1 Company crews, contractors performing work for Company (second parties), and third parties perform the following: 1. Ensure that the proposed excavation adheres to the requirements identified in Utility
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A Brief Introduction to Utility Poles
reviews the safety rules applicable to utility poles and facilities attached to utility poles. Commission Rules California Public Utilities Code (PU Code) gives the Commission the authority to allow public ... Rules for jointly owned and jointly used poles including: consent requirements; types of poles ineligible for joint use; markings ...
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National Wood Utility Pole Standards
The use of wood utility poles is guided by national standards, including ANSI 05.1 - Wood Poles, Specifications and Dimensions and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Understanding these standards and how they are applied in the design and construction of overhead systems using wood utility poles.
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Mine and Quarry
The Mine and Quarry Bureau enforces the 1975 Mine Safety and Health Act of North Carolina. The bureau provides education and training, technical assistance, and consultations and also helps mine and quarry operators to comply with the provisions of the 1977 Federal Mine Safety and Health Act.
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Quarry Essentials Pocket Guide
qualified electrician, with an annual safety certificate issued. Provide warning poles and flags cautioning of overhead power lines. Mobile and relocatable equipment at quarries must be assessed yearly against AS/NZS 3007 by a qualified mining electrical inspector. For more information refer to section 12.12 of Health and Safety
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Health & Safety across the quarrying and quarry products …
About Safequarry. Safequarry is the health and safety hub for the mineral products industries. It has been developed to enable all those working within the mineral products industries to have one location where they can access key health and safety information.
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National Wood Utility Pole Standards
Explores the basics of wood pole design, including the structural criteria that must be considered in determining the proper wood pole for specified loading, wind, ice and other conditions under …
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Utility Pole Failures in Relation to Soil and Terrain
distribution system, especially the utility poles, is required to keep SAIDI and SAIFI low and show the utility is reliable. Utility pole failure is also a safety hazard for the public and for utility workers. In 2004 a pole owned by CenturyLink was rotten and broke 6 inches from ground, causing a lineman to fall and become paralyzed (Hosier 2011).
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Quarries
This vehicle hit the quarry face due to brake failure as it descended a ramp. This vehicle is being used with the steel core of tyres the showing. It is important that all vehicles whether contractors are part of the maintenance and inspection scheme. Related content. Health and safety at quarries. Quarries Regulations 1999; Competence in ...
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How To Conduct A Utility Pole Inspection For …
A comprehensive utility pole inspection involves several steps, utilizing various techniques and tools to assess the pole's condition thoroughly. Now, let's outline a step-by-step process for inspecting a utility pole using …
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Woodpecker's and utility pole damage
Woodpecker's, which have been notorious in their destructive of utility pole's, are a protected migratory . The Migratory Treaty Act (MBTA) protects all woodpeckers and their nests. This being said, numerous attempts have been made to "repel" woodpecker's from their damaging effects on utility poles. Because woodpeckers cause extensive damage in a …
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A Brief Introduction to Utility Poles
GO 95's rules include standards for pole "loads," i.e., the weight and stress on utility poles from attachments and weather conditions (e.g., heat, wind), and inspection requirements for communications providers. General Order 165 (GO 165) contains inspection …
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4 Tent Safety Requirements You Need to Know
Weighting/ballasts are sometimes used in locations where staking is impractical. In some circumstances, tents are requested to be installed on surfaces that cannot be staked. In these instances, we use a frame tent only.A pole tent …
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CHAPTER 17 – Encroachments and Utilitie s Table of …
Section 3, "Utility Policies," addresses requirements for clear and safe right of way through the proper identification, placement, protection, relocation, abandonment or removal of utilities. Sectionand 4, ... "Encroachment" includes any tower, pole, pole line, pipe, pipe line, fence,
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Electrical Utility Safety Rules
Electrical Utility Safety Rules This page is for the employer to record, if desired, to whom this Rule Book has been issued. ... Health and Safety Act and the Regulations that apply to the work; and c) has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace.
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NLR 5/12
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2012 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (O.C. 2012-005) Amended by: 2018 c8 3/19 43/22 2022 cW-11.1 s168. NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 5/12. Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2012 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (O.C. 2012-005) (Filed …
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Laws & Regulations
Mine Safety Laws and Regulation Updates. 2024 Reference Manual – West ia Mine Safety Laws and Rules – Revised October 15, 2024 (PDF) ... 2023 (PDF) 2020 Reference Manual – Rules Governing the Safety of Those Employed In and Around Quarries in West ia (PDF) ... Regulations – 2021. Senate Bill 677; Senate Bill 635; Final Filed ...
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Public safety
When utilities like LG&E and KU install new or additional equipment, it may also require replacing the existing utility pole. This ensures the new changes continue to meet certain safety and service reliability requirements. If a utility pole must be replaced, each service provider with equipment on the pole is contacted to transfer their ...
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Technical Procedure
appropriate government agencies and occupational health and safety requirements. This is a guide only and International Utility Poles does not accept any liability should any adverse action occur from the use of this guide. Pole Assembly Introduction Light poles are made up of tapered sections which lock together by a friction fit process
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How Tall is a Utility Pole?
In the realm of electric power distribution, utility poles play a crucial role in supporting overhead power lines and ensuring reliable electricity transmission. One of the fundamental aspects of utility pole design is their height, which is determined by various factors including safety, functionality, and regulatory requirements ...
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