Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 39 - SAFETY STANDARDS-GENERAL
Subchapter B - ELECTRIC SAFETY
OVERHEAD LINE OPERATION
Section 39.427 - Protecting traffic

(a) When working overhead, employes shall keep tools and materials not in use in proper receptacles; tools or materials should not be thrown to or from the man on the pole, but should be raised or lowered by means of a hand line, using proper receptacles if practicable.

(b) Employes shall not unnecessarily stand where they may be struck by materials dropped by men working overhead.

(c) Pole holes and obstructions along public highways and other frequented places shall be protected by watchmen or by suitable guards or danger signals located so as to be conspicuous to traffic.

(d) When working overhead, or hoisting or lowering materials above places where frequent traffic occurs, a man should be stationed to warn passersby. If traffic is light, warning signs or barriers may be used in lieu of a watchman. If traffic is congested, it may be necessary to rope off the space.