A telehandler is being used to place bundles of rebar on a building's elevated deck. The deck is located under an overhead electrical service line supplying power to the site trailers. The service line is estimated to be 13.8 kV. What is the absolute minimum distance the boom or load must maintain from this line?

Question: A telehandler is being used to place bundles of rebar on a building's elevated deck. The deck is located under an overhead electrical service line supplying power to the site trailers. The service line is estimated to be 13.8 kV. What is the absolute minimum distance the boom or load must maintain from this line?

Answer options: ✅ 3.0 metres

• 4.5 metres
• 1.5 metres
• 6.0 metres

Correct answer: 3.0 metres

Explanation: For electrical power lines energized between 750 V and 49.9 kV (such as 13.8 kV), Canadian electrical safety regulations (e.g., Electrical Safety Code) establish a minimum approach distance of 3.0 metres for equipment and loads to prevent arc flash, electrocution, and contact hazards.