Nylon sling conductivity

[Cameron]

I was wondering if anyone knew about the conductivity of slings used in tree work? I was taking down a pine near the powerlines and use two slings with a schakle to keep the wire and ball away from the primary. I didn't have any problems, but was wonder if a chance of electrocution exists? I do know about having lines covered or killed, but the electric company is reluctant to do that.

 

[allmark]

They can conduct if dirty or wet. Best not to count on them at all. The pwer co. should come out and do what is needed to protectyou from there end. It is your responsability to stay clear of them. Any part of the crane should be 10' away from the wires. This includes ball,hook,shackles, and slings.

 

[Cameron]

I was in a situation today where even my boom was within the 10' no fly zone I hate to say. I do agree with you. It should be easier to comunicate with the electric co. I was warned from a electic co. Supervisor some time ago about making picks over their lines. I was well out of the 10' range. He said there is a provision that a crane cannot be within falling distance of there lines. I guess they look at a worse case senerio if something bad were to happen. Has anyone else heard this.

 

[allmark]

Ive been ther too but it puts us at risk. I have had great success with the power co. since several years ago. They were reluctant to cut a couple limbs(which were touching the primaries) when I called and IDed myself. I the asked them to send out a safety person at a date I would be working to remove my dead body from the wire. I had no problems after that.

 

[Lumberjack]

The load, unless proven to be dielectric, is also considered to be a conductor. The crane, rigging, and the rigged peice are suppose to be kept 10' from the lines.

 

[Mark Chisholm]

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He said there is a provision that a crane cannot be within falling distance of there lines. I guess they look at a worse case senerio if something bad were to happen. Has anyone else heard this.

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True. In NJ you are not allowed to cross over energized conductors at all with a non-insulated boom. It's part of the Highline Proximity Act. You really have to be aggressive with the power co. What co. is in your area, Atlantic electric? If so, I'll give you a contact there who will get things done for you.

 

[Cameron]

PSE&G - Public Service Electric and Gas

 

[Mark Chisholm]

Really? Alright. I'll PM ya.

 

[BUK]

Get rubber coverup if possible, it'll save your butt.

Later

 

[Toparboring]

Wow Allmark I need to use that line then next time I am out at this one clients house has a Red oak that leans out over the lines going to her house and have said if not touching we do not do. As for the slings and conductivity do not trust them even dry anything can pick up moisture from the air if humid enough.

 

[Norm_Hall]

When rigging near energized lines, we use Amsteel. Half inch 27k, 5/8" 40k and it floats! A bit pricey, but what's a life worth? We can pick over energized lines as long as the boom is 10' away.

 

[Hammer]

Unless it is certified NON CONDUCTIVE and dielectric tested as required. It is to be concidered conductive.

 

[Kevin]

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The load, unless proven to be dielectric, is also considered to be a conductor. The crane, rigging,<font color="red"> and the rigged peice</font> are suppose to be kept 10' from the lines.

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Same here but only up to a certain voltage then the distance becomes greater at higher voltages.