It’s no surprise that a construction job site can be an incredibly dangerous workplace. With so many safety protocols and procedures to follow, it can seem overwhelming. But the truth is, most accidents involving electricity, are caused by non-electrical workers inadvertently contacting power lines. 

Voltage Limited Approach Boundary
< 50 V 10 ft (3 m)
50 V – 150 V
151 V – 750 V
751 V -15 kV
15.1 kV – 36 kV
36.1 kV – 46 kV
46.1 kV – 72.5 kV 10 ft (3 m)
72.6 kV – 121 kV 10 ft 8 in (3.3 m)
138 kV – 145 kV 11 ft (3.4 m)
161 kV – 169 kV 11 ft 8 in (3.6 m)
230 kV – 242 kV 13 ft (4 m)
345 kV – 362 kV 15 ft 4 in (4.7 m)
500 kV – 550 kV 19 ft (5.8 m)
765 kV – 800 kV 23 ft 9 in (7.2 m)

When you are on the job site remember to ALWAYS LOOK UP. ALWAYS. It could save your life and the lives of those around you.