In Kansas, a worker was fatally electrocuted while operating a boom lift during tree trimming work. The accident is part of a series of similar incidents in which operators come into contact with electrical lines. Manufacturers such as Haulotte are responding with increased focus on safety training and accident prevention. For operators, this means: instructions according to DGUV and minimum distances to overhead lines – in Germany 5 meters for voltages above 1 kV – must be strictly observed. Those who fail to demonstrably train their operators risk not only accidents but also loss of insurance coverage.
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