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🏗️ Power line safe distances

Summarised from the Alberta OHS Code. Always check the current Code and contact the utility.

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Schedule 4 distances

Keep 7 m until the voltage is known.

Voltage (phase to phase)Distance
0 to 750 V (insulated)0.3 m
0 to 750 V (bare)1.0 m
Above 750 V to 40 kV3.0 m
69 kV to 72 kV3.5 m
138 kV to 144 kV4.0 m
240 kV to 260 kV5.0 m
500 kV7.0 m
Unknown7.0 m

Crane basics

Alberta OHS Code Part 6 and CSA Z150.

CheckWhy
Load chartCapacity by radius and configuration
Ground and outriggersSupport the load
SignallerWhen the operator cannot see

⚠️ Reference only. Always verify against the manufacturer's specs, your jurisdiction's code and your site's procedures.