FPL_Power_Line_OSHA_Minimum.pdf

This document is a safety standards document from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) focusing on electrical service safety protocols, specifically the "Safety Six" guidelines for working near power lines. The document provides critical safety instructions for workers and customers to prevent serious injuries and fatalities when operating equipment near electrical infrastructure, detailing specific safety distances and emergency procedures based on power line voltages.

The safety guidelines outline two primary rules: Rule 1 involves maintaining a safe working distance from power lines, with specific OSHA-mandated minimum approach distances ranging from 10 feet for low-voltage lines (0-50 kV) to 35 feet for high-voltage lines (500-750 kV). Rule 2 provides step-by-step instructions for scenarios where equipment contacts a power line, including guidance on staying calm, avoiding movement, calling emergency contacts like FPL's outage line (1-800-4OUTAGE), and taking specific actions to minimize electric shock risk such as jumping away with feet together and avoiding contact with both the equipment and ground simultaneously.