SAFETY FIRST
10 Rules to Live By
- THINK! If you don’t know, ask! If you can’t do the job safely, don’t do it.
- CONDUCT A THOROUGH TAILBOARD CONFERENCE and avoid tunnel vision. If something changes, conduct another tailboard with all crew members before continuing.
- ALWAYS USE THE PROPER TOOL and personal protective equipment for the job. If you do not have the proper equipment, do not do the work.
- IF IT’S NOT GROUNDED IT’S NOT DEAD.
- Always CHECK FOR POTENTIAL before applying grounds. Always check phasing when tying two circuits together.
- Always install and remove grounds with approved hot-line tools. NEVER INSTALL OR REMOVE A GROUND BY HAND.
- ALWAYS AVOID GETTING YOURSELF PHASE TO PHASE, PHASE TO GROUND, OR IN SERIES WITH THE CIRCUIT, INCLUDING GROUND PATHS.
- MAINTAIN MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCE OR INSULATE AND ISOLATE. COVER UP!
- WEAR YOUR GLOVES AND SLEEVES if you are working within minimum approach clearance.
- THINK! You are responsible for you and your fellow employees’ safety.