Electrocution hazard, Electrocution hazard -6, Minimum approach distance (m.a.d.) -6 – JLG 41AM Operator Manual User Manual
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• Warn personnel not to work, stand, or walk under a raised
platform. Position barricades on floor, if necessary.
• Be sure all safety devices are operating properly. Modifica-
tion of these devices is a safety violation.
• Never operate machine in high wind, rain or snow.
• Do not operate or raise the platform while on trucks, trail-
ers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equip-
ment unless approved by JLG.
• Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and
ground personnel.
• Read, understand, and obey all dangers, warnings, cautions
and operating instructions on the machine and in this man-
ual.
• All operating personnel must be familiar with emergency
controls and emergency operation of the machine as speci-
fied in this manual.
Electrocution Hazard
Table 1-1. Minimum Approach Distance (M.A.D.)
VOLTAGE RANGE
(PHASE TO PHASE)
MINIMUM APPROACH
DISTANCE - Feet (m)
0-50KV
10 (3)
Over 50KV to 200KV
15 (5)
Over 200KV to 350KV
20 (6)
Over 350KV to 500KV
25 (8)
Over 500KV to 750KV
35 (11)
Over 750KV to 1000KV
45 (14)
NOTE: This Minimum Approach Distance shall apply except where
employer, local, or governmental regulations are more stringent.