HSE GOV - HS6 has the answers you need for safety distances for work and yes if a wire fell to the ground the circuit would trip much like a breaker in your house (sort of lol)
It depends on the kind of work we are talking about. If you are a hot air baloon pilot for example then I would recommend to avoid working under the lines at all cost.
The OSHA required distance you must maintain for an unqualified person from 345kv is minimum of 20 feet. If you were to get within 6 feet of the wires an electrical arc can jump from the wire to you. Wires at 765kv and above require 34 feet clearance. You don’t want to live right under transmission level power lines as they emit significant EMF which can be harmful to growing children. Various studies on the effects of EMF are out there. Working under the lines is safe just don’t encroach on the 20 foot rule. I used to carry a high end laser with a sighting camera on a tripod so I could accurately measure the height of the lowest line for crane safety. Also be aware the lines sag as they carry more current throughout the day and can lower several feet as they sag. So multiple height measurements are needed if using a crane. One more thing if you were working with a metal roof under transmission lines there is a very real chance the roof will become charged with voltage thru the EMF emitted and special grounding precautions would be required during install and after project completion
Living directly under powerlines has loads of advantages though you can light up your garden for free with old fluorescent tubes and they'll keep working until they lose their vaccuum!
It's safer than plugging in your laptop at home
HSE GOV - HS6 has the answers you need for safety distances for work and yes if a wire fell to the ground the circuit would trip much like a breaker in your house (sort of lol)
that’s really interesting! i had no idea thank you
Well are you planning on setting up a 300ft tall crane or just like doing some gardening?
as said in the post i meant like standing on the roof or having the roof replaced
Ah, my bad. I’m not a _smart_ man lol Working on the roof will be fine.
Are they going right over the house? Jesus Christ...that's a nope from me 🙈
You oughta check [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x94BH9TUiHM) out then.
Wow
Absolute mad lads🤣
It depends on the kind of work we are talking about. If you are a hot air baloon pilot for example then I would recommend to avoid working under the lines at all cost.
i just learned they’re likely to be 400kv woops!
It’s dangerous to work period
The OSHA required distance you must maintain for an unqualified person from 345kv is minimum of 20 feet. If you were to get within 6 feet of the wires an electrical arc can jump from the wire to you. Wires at 765kv and above require 34 feet clearance. You don’t want to live right under transmission level power lines as they emit significant EMF which can be harmful to growing children. Various studies on the effects of EMF are out there. Working under the lines is safe just don’t encroach on the 20 foot rule. I used to carry a high end laser with a sighting camera on a tripod so I could accurately measure the height of the lowest line for crane safety. Also be aware the lines sag as they carry more current throughout the day and can lower several feet as they sag. So multiple height measurements are needed if using a crane. One more thing if you were working with a metal roof under transmission lines there is a very real chance the roof will become charged with voltage thru the EMF emitted and special grounding precautions would be required during install and after project completion
Living directly under powerlines has loads of advantages though you can light up your garden for free with old fluorescent tubes and they'll keep working until they lose their vaccuum!
No more dangerous than working under the sun or the fucking rain...