Equipment Lines
Line Contact
If you are operating a piece of equipment that comes into contact with a power line, consider the following:
If you are NOT in danger from a fire or from being struck by a power line, then
- Move the rig away from the power line if you can
- Warn others not to touch you or the rig
- Have someone contact Gascosage Electric immediately at 573-759-7146
If you ARE in danger and must get off the rig, then
- Jump as far as you can and land with both feet together
- NO PART OF YOUR BODY SHOULD TOUCH THE RIG AND THE GROUND AT THE SAME TIME
- Hop or shuffle away from the rig with your feet together to avoid becoming a conductor between two areas of the ground that are charged