Reduce the Risk of Contact with Overhead Power Lines

• Know safe distances for working near power lines.

• Know the height of all equipment.

• Lower equipment (e.g., augers, bin hoists) before moving even a short distance.

• Have someone who knows minimum distance requirements ‘watch for lines’ when moving equipment.

• Call SaskPower to locate power lines that cross public roads.

• Plan a safe route for moving large equipment.

• Never attempt to raise or move a power line.

If equipment does contact a power line, the operator should ‘stay put’ in the equipment until SaskPower turns the power off.