When a qualified person is working near overhead lines, whether in an elevated position or on the ground, the person must not approach, or take any conductive object without an approved insulating handle, closer to exposed energized parts than shown in WAC
296-307-150 unless:
(1) The person is insulated from the energized part (gloves, with sleeves if necessary, rated for the voltage involved are considered to be insulation of the person from the energized part on which work is performed); or
(2) The energized part is insulated both from all other conductive objects at a different potential and from the person; or
(3) The person is insulated from all conductive objects at a potential different from that of the energized part.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-37612, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.040. WSR 98-24-096, § 296-307-37612, filed 12/1/98, effective 3/1/99. WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-37612, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-37612, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]