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