Painting & New Siding
Check the site first.
Take a tour of your project to find out if power lines come near or are
attached to the structure. Power lines are not insulated. Assume all lines are
dangerous.
Keep equipment away from power lines.
To prevent yourself from accidentally hitting a power line, lower your ladder
when you are moving it and carry ladders and paint rollers horizontally
whenever possible. Be particularly careful on windy days, as a gust of wind can
cause your ladder to shift and touch an overhead line. Fiberglass ladders are
safer than metal or even wood ladders.
Follow the 10-foot rule.
The 10-foot rule gives you a safety buffer zone to prevent power line contacts.
Before adjusting or positioning your ladder, add your own height and the height
of your paint roller to the height of the ladder and make sure the total height
will stay at least 10 feet from any power lines.
When painting, learn where the power lines are located and keep yourself and
your equipment at least 10 feet away from them.
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