FACTS

1. The root caused of most of the problems that lead to power linemen deaths is failure to hire an adequate number of utility workers to perform the work safely. Inadequate Training, lack of adequate supervision, and not using proper safety gear.
2. Accidental contact with live overhead power lines kills people and causes many serious injuries every year. Which includes:

• going close to a live overhead line can result in a flashover that may kill. Touching a power line is not necessary for danger.
• voltages lower than 230 volts can kill and injure people.
• do not mistake overhead power lines […]

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