Working close to power

Boomslang said:
I'm sure you got it. (y)

I work for NB Power, so if you ever get in around wires and aren't sure about something don't hesitate to ask me.

For future knowledge your limits of approach on the distribution lines is 12 feet......but I won't tell ;)
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Did you sell a 562 last summer to a guy from Saint John ?
 
hseII said:
OSHA changed the industrial construction crane minimums last year to 20'.

I am not sure how there is a minimum when Arborist are removing a hazard tree.
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Osha will probably tell you a mandatory power kill even with line clearance certified arborists...power kill in my areas...a house sure, you pay... primaries...lol...not happening...they'll cover them...you pay...that's it.
 
craneguy1 said:
If you had to ask, maybe you should shy away...stay safe.
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When I looked at the tree today I told myself yeah I can do that, but I don't have experience working near the 3 phase, did all kind of work around the feed that goes to the house, just wanted to hear from experience guys what they thought
 
craneguy1 said:
Osha will probably tell you a mandatory power kill even with line clearance certified arborists...power kill in my areas...a house sure, you pay... primaries...lol...not happening...they'll cover them...you pay...that's it.
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Around here they will cover the lines for free if you have to be within the MAD. But, it can sometimes take them a few months to get the wires covered.
 
I am absolutely stunned the answers here. First nobody can work near energized conductors without adequate training, knowledge and gear. It is clear to me that Fireman33 does not have this. If you are asking the question you need to take training.

Second it does not matter what we do in our home locations the OP must work within the rules for his, in this case, provincial regulations. A quick check of google indicates that a person who is not authorized must maintain for 750v to 100Kv a minimum distance of 3.6m .

It is not for us to make up the rules that govern work within a jurisdiction.
 
If he's outside the MAD he's covered. Am I wrong? Inside the MAD you must be certified and trained to work around utilities. He's also climbing and not using a crane so its a mute point. Asking a question shouldn't make him unqualified to do the work. I see it as a second opinion in a safe place to ask and not a show of ignorance and inability. We all had our first tree around wires. Many of us with only a standard to site and common sense. I've never had EHAP but I know enough to stay outside the MAD and to know when I'm gonna be in over my head. I think you guys are being a little hard on him. If your comfortable and legal on the MAD then go for it but be more careful than you are on every other tree. Watch everything you do and don't take chances. If you don't feel rite about it half way through, don't feel compelled to do the job. Come down and explain it to the customer. It will look like a different tree after the power company does the cut back.
 
mrtree said:
I am absolutely stunned the answers here. First nobody can work near energized conductors without adequate training, knowledge and gear. It is clear to me that Fireman33 does not have this. If you are asking the question you need to take training.

Second it does not matter what we do in our home locations the OP must work within the rules for his, in this case, provincial regulations. A quick check of google indicates that a person who is not authorized must maintain for 750v to 100Kv a minimum distance of 3.6m .

It is not for us to make up the rules that govern work within a jurisdiction.
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Your right I don't have training for working near electricity, that's why I was asking on here" even that doesn't justify proper training by any means at all" as far as gear goes the safest way to do it would be a bucket truck which I don't have. I do have all the appropriate climbing gear and I do believe the tree is doable by climbing"from my limited knowledge". Matt"boomslang" on here works for the power company in my jurisdiction and mentioned the distance is 12feet which this tree is just about that distance.
 
If you don't have the training, DON"T DO IT. This is not the place to ask a basic question that is covered by Work Safe NB. Check with your local authorities.

Climbing gear and bucket trucks are not going to save you if you do not know what you are doing. Hazard and risk assessment before using gear and skills
 
mrtree said:
If you don't have the training, DON"T DO IT. This is not the place to ask a basic question that is covered by Work Safe NB. Check with your local authorities.

Climbing gear and bucket trucks are not going to save you if you do not know what you are doing. Hazard and risk assessment before using gear and skills
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Thanks for the reply. Even though I certainly wouldn't say "I don't know what I'm doing" I admit that I need training and will be getting training as soon as a course is offered in my area.
 
Watch the tail of your rope the whole time you are working the tree, and manage all prices on the way down. The power company should have the tree clear of the MAD, do your best to fell the top away from the lines. A speed line, mechanical advantage, and a good rope man are things to consider for this tree.

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Dragonslayer said:
If it's triplex only, it's secondary cable. Two insulated 120 volt legs and a bare neutral. No sweat on that. Not sure if Canadian secondary is the same voltage but as long as there's no primary above it you'll be fine.
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The service drop/ triplex are not insulated they are coated, big difference if there's a nick in it somewhere and you touch it you can still get juiced.
 
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