FPL_Power_Line_OSHA_Minimum.pdf

The document is an Electric Service Standards safety guide issued by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) dated 03-13-24, focusing on power line safety protocols. The document, labeled as a "Safety Six" document from the Delivery Assurance - Design Support section, provides critical workplace safety guidelines for working near power lines, with specific emphasis on maintaining safe distances from electrical infrastructure. The guide references Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for equipment clearance around power lines of varying voltages, specifying minimum approach distances ranging from 10 feet for low-voltage lines (0-50 kV) to 35 feet for high-voltage lines (500-750 kV).

The safety guide details two primary safety rules: Rule 1 instructs workers to "Work a safe distance" from power lines, outlining precise OSHA-mandated approach distances for different voltage levels, and emphasizing that FPL will only cover energized lines under specific negotiated circumstances. Rule 2, "Stay calm - stay away," provides detailed emergency procedures for situations where equipment contacts a power line, including guidance on whether a worker is in immediate danger, with specific instructions such as staying in place, moving equipment away if possible, calling FPL's outage number (1-800-4OUTAGE), and emergency actions like jumping clear of equipment with both feet together to minimize electric shock risk. The document is designed to prevent workplace accidents and save lives by providing clear, actionable safety protocols.