Stirring Adjacent to Energized Lines

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

7. Guard structure members should be sound, of adequate dimension and strength, and

adequately supported.

8. Catch-off anchors, rigging, and hoists should be of ample capacity to prevent loss of lines.

9. The manufacturer's load rating should not be exceeded for stringing lines, pulling lines, sock

connections, and all load-bearing hardware and accessories.

10. Pulling lines and accessories should be inspected regularly and replaced or repaired when

damaged or when their dependability is doubtful.

11. Conductor grips should not be used on wire rope unless designed for this application.

12. While the conductor or pulling line is being pulled (in motion), workers should not be

permitted directly under overhead operations, nor should any employee be permitted on the

cross arm.

13. A transmission clipping crew should have a minimum of two structures clipped between the

crew and the conductor being sagged. When working on conductors, clipping crews should

install grounds at the work location. The grounds should remain intact until the conductors

are clipped in, except on dead-end structures.

14. Except during emergency restoration activities, work from structures should be discontinued

when adverse weather (such as high wind or ice on structures) makes the work hazardous.

15. Stringing and clipping operations should be discontinued during an electrical storm in the

immediate vicinity.

16. Reel-handling equipment, including pulling and braking machines, should have ample

capacity, operate smoothly, and be leveled and aligned in accordance with the

manufacturer's operating instructions.

17. Reliable means of communication between the reel tender and pulling rig operator should

be provided.

18. Each pull should be snubbed or dead-ended at both ends before subsequent pulls.

7.6.3

STRINGING ADJACENT TO ENERGIZED LINES

Employees stringing adjacent to energized lines should follow certain safe work practices.

Consideration should be given to the following:

1. When performing work from structures, clipping crews and all others working on conductors,

subconductors, or overhead grounding conductors should be protected by individual

grounds installed at every work location.

2. When workers are stringing adjacent to energized lines, the tension-stringing method or

other methods that prevent unintentional contact between the lines being pulled and any

worker should be used.

3. All pulling and tensioning equipment should be effectively grounded.

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