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A construction site involves placing steel beams using a telehandler. A temporary power line, confirmed to be 13.8 kV, runs directly over the lift path. What safe approach distance must be maintained by the telehandler's boom, even during non-lifting operations, according to Alberta OHS Code?

As per Alberta OHS Code, Section 294(c), for bare power lines energized at 751 V to 45 kV, a minimum safe approach distance of 3.0 meters (10 feet) must be main

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Question: A construction site involves placing steel beams using a telehandler. A temporary power line, confirmed to be 13.8 kV, runs directly over the lift path. What safe approach distance must be maintained by the telehandler's boom, even during non-lifting operations, according to Alberta OHS Code?

Answer options: ✅ 3.0 meters (10 feet)

  • 1.5 meters (5 feet)
  • 4.5 meters (15 feet)
  • 6.0 meters (20 feet)

Correct answer: 3.0 meters (10 feet)

Explanation: As per Alberta OHS Code, Section 294(c), for bare power lines energized at 751 V to 45 kV, a minimum safe approach distance of 3.0 meters (10 feet) must be maintained unless otherwise protected or de-energized.

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