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Do not operate a Sidelifter close to power lines. |
Electricity supply bodies in each State/Country may have issued regulations or guidelines for the use of cranes in the vicinity of overhead conductors (power lines). The Sidelifter operator must be familiar with these regulations and carry out a site-specific risk assessment prior to the start of any operation where working within close proximity to power lines is required.
All power lines must be treated as live unless the electricity distributor or transmission line operator has stated otherwise. Such a statement must be in writing and include date and time frame of the isolation of the power lines.
The Sidelifter, the lifting arms and the load must be kept at least the listed distances from any power lines during operation:
Voltage |
Minimum Distance Required |
Up to 500 |
2.0 metres |
500 to 40 000 |
4.0 metres |
40 000 to 133 000 |
6.4 metres |
Over 133 000 |
10 metres |
Where the above stated minimum distances cannot be achieved, the electricity distributor must be notified in writing and the Sidelifter must not be operated within the minimum distance until the following requirements are satisfied:
For Power lines up to and including 133 000 V
For power lines greater than 133 000 V
