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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 326 · clause 326 · NLR 5/12

PART XIV CRANES, HOISTS AND OTHER LIFTING EQUIPMENT — Induced voltage

326

(1) Before a crane or hoist is operated near a source, including a radio transmitter or energized high voltage electrical equipment, capable of inducing an electric charge which may pose a hazard to workers

326(a)

the crane or hoist shall be effectively grounded;

326(b)

any induced electric charge shall be dissipated by applying grounding cables or by other effective means before the workers come into contact with the load; and

326(c)

all flammable materials shall be removed from the immediate work area.

326(2)

Paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) do not apply where work is being performed on a power system in accordance with Part XXVI.

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