Do you believe there was a better course of action to take in this situation, considering their proximity to the lines?
Asked by Logan Gagnon 
4 weeks ago
Last Updated: August 21, 2024
I’m wondering, what do you all think should have been done in this situation? They’re only about a foot or two away from the lines. Just curious to hear your thoughts.
What are they currently working on?
That’s correct.
Operating a boom lift outside the perimeter fence.
Low voltage cables!
Those circuits seem to be insulated LV lighting circuits and they are quite far from the primary.
Et in touch with the local utility and ask them to secure it with a rubber line sleeve.
You’re not even sure if the lines are live.
As long as he’s working with insulated secondary lines, he’ll be fine.
If you ever ask, we always make sure to cover it. Most utilities do the same. The main concern is usually the primary voltage rather than the secondary voltages.
Darwin will find a solution.
I believe informants deserve consequences.
I can’t seem to find a harness on that guy!
Those aren’t high voltage lines anyway. How can you be sure they’re not de-energized?
I was going to mention that he’s okay, but everyone else already covered it so I’ll refrain.
They should’ve brought in a professional electrician who would never use a scissor lift. Maybe an articulating lift, but not a scissor lift.
Why do you think that?
Oh man… the comments here crack me up! 😂
When you work in industrial settings, using a scissor lift is common practice. Many of my vendors have their own and can charge for its use. We even have one in-house.
Honestly, it appears to be an old 240 setup from a while back where they used to run three separate conductors off a pole like that. There are still a few of these in my area, especially for private sets of lights on poles.
I believe he’s setting up a floodlight for Tinnes Court.
Ot in touch with an electrician
Place some wires over there