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HIGHWAY SAF <br />Eaployees MUST E1rst erect suitable <br />barn Ser guards of "Hen Working" signs before <br />engaging in such work as may endanR,er <br />traffic. These signs, saf ecy cones or lamps <br />MUST be placed so as co be co nsplcuous [o <br />approaching traffic. <br />When [he nature of the work and [raEf is <br />require ic, a man Ls to be sca cloned [o warn <br />such traffic of passers-by while work is <br />going nn. <br />Trucks should be parked on [he right <br />side of the highway and off the road as far <br />as possible. <br />Trunk flares or ref let [ors MUST be <br />-18- <br />PROTECTING TRAFFIC <br />When vorkfng overhead, keep tools and <br />materials not in use in proper receptacles; <br />tools or materials should NOT be thrown [o <br />or from the man en the pole, but should be <br />raised or Lowered by mea r.s of a hand! ine, <br />using a proper receptacle, if practicable. <br />Also, too Ls and loose materials should NOT <br />be Lefc at the ccp of poles, ladders, or <br />other eleva led strut cures, Workmen MUST <br />NOT stand where they ate liable [o be <br />struck by mater is LS dropped by men working <br />overhead. <br />Pole ho Les, open manholes, excavations <br />and obstruction along Che public highway <br />and other frequented places MUST be pro[ec ted <br />~. °. <br />When two or more men are to work on <br />clre same pale, the firs[ man [o descend <br />[t,e pole shall be on [he ground and away <br />From the pole hefore the next man descends. <br />Linemen vial NOT year climbers while <br />performing work Foc which [hey ore not <br />required, such as ground work, driving <br />[rucks, vo[king on ladders or setting <br />po Les. <br />Linemen will year an electrically <br />approved hard hat ar all times when <br />necking nn or near a pu Se. <br />-31' <br />CLIMBING PROCEDURE <br />Each amployee whose duties require <br />[hat he climb poles shall use approved <br />hody bells, safety straps, gloves, climbers, <br />and climber pads and straps. ALL equipment <br />is co be in good condition. <br />When poles are stepped, make use .rE <br />such steps in climbing. Pay particular <br />attention (on icy poles) to each step. <br />When climbing a pole, an employee <br />should keep both hands Eree Eor climbing. <br />Pales should be inspected for "rot" <br />before climbi r.g. Poles may he tested for <br />decay near [he ground line with a bar, <br />_~O_ -29- <br />