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.
