Question

workers were moving a metal storage container using a boom crane truck. the boom, while under contact with a 120v low overhead power distribution line electrocuting the operator of the crane, he was the foreman at the site. what could have been done to prevent this accident? select all that apply

• develop and maintain a safety and health program to provide guidance for safe operations
• if high voltage lines are not de - energized, visibly grounded, or protected by insulating barriers, equipment operators must maintain a minimum distance of 10 feet between their equipment and the electrical distribution or transmission lines
• instruct each employee on how to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions which apply to the work and work area
• since the foreman was present, there’s little else that could have been done

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Explanation:

• First option: A safety/health program guides safe ops, preventing accidents.
• Second option: Maintaining distance from high - voltage lines avoids contact, preventing electrocution.
• Third option: Training on recognizing/avoiding hazards (like overhead lines) reduces accident risk.
• Fourth option is wrong as proactive safety measures could have been taken.

Answer:

• Develop and maintain a safety and health program to provide guidance for safe operations
• If high voltage lines are not de - energized, visibly grounded, or protected by insulating barriers, equipment operators must maintain a minimum distance of 10 feet between their equipment and the electrical distribution or transmission lines
• Instruct each employee on how to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions which apply to the work and work area