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The Katapult Pro field methodology minimizes field exposure and uses two-person crews to improve team safety. Make sure your team meets or exceeds all internal and contractual safety standards regarding all work performed. Our team recommends implementing the following at a bare minimum:
PPE - Hard hat, ANSI Class III high-visibility vest, safety glasses, protective footwear
Vehicles - Bubble light, AWD, slow-moving vehicle signs (if applicable), safety cones
First Aid Kits - include all basic supplies for minor injuries in the field and consider including snake bite kit, bug spray, tick removal kit, sunscreen, poison ivy scrub, etc.
Height Sticks should be cleaned regularly with Hastings wipes and retired after heavy use. THE HEIGHT STICK IS NOT RATED FOR CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED CONDUCTORS OR EQUIPMENT! ALWAYS LOWER YOUR HEIGHT STICK FROM THE TOP SECTION DOWN NEAR LOW-HANGING CONDUCTORS TO AVOID CONTACT!
A few more safety tips for data collection:
Try to stay completely off the road if possible. When collecting spans that cross a road, try to capture the midspan from the center line. You can stay on the white line at the edge of the road if traffic is heavy and clearances don’t seem to be an issue.
When collecting midspans, avoid low-hanging primaries, secondaries, and neutrals. While the height stick is non-conductive when brand new, touching any power source is a safety violation. Lower the top section(s) as needed.
When approaching a pole, make sure no power lines are broken or wrapped around the pole.
Never approach power lines that are on the ground. Leave a map note and notify the pole owner.
Ensure down guys don’t touch secondaries or energized conductors when collecting anchors. If it does, collect it with a laser, leave a map note, and notify the pole owner.
Whenever making contact with anything in the field, you should inspect the equipment from the ground up and ensure there are no safety risks.
Use a laser to collect the wire heights if you can’t collect safely.
DO NOT TAKE PICTURES STANDING ON PRIVATE RAILROAD PROPERTY. IT IS ILLEGAL TO ACCESS PRIVATE RAILROAD PROPERTY ANYWHERE OTHER THAN A DESIGNATED PEDESTRIAN OR ROADWAY CROSSING.
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