Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 39 - SAFETY STANDARDS-GENERAL
Subchapter B - ELECTRIC SAFETY
SIGNAL LINE OPERATION
Section 39.493 - Precautions before climbing poles
Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 39.493
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) Before climbing poles or other structures to work on or about signal lines, especially where occupied in common with, or running near power circuits, employes shall make a careful inspection to ascertain if possible whether there are any crosses with supply circuits.
(b) Employes shall apply mechanical tests as far as practicable to messenger wires before trusting the wires to carry their weight.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 39.461 (relating to general requirements).
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