Anonymous
Jun 25, 2021
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Working near fiber optic and telephone lines
Hey everyone! I have a branch bidding on a job that involves working near fiber optic and telephone lines. Do these lines have to be wrapped and insulated? I want to say no since they hardly have voltage going through them but I know they are more sensitive that powerlines so they are easier to break. Just wanted to double check with everyone else.
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Jun 27, 2021 at 09:32 AM
Assuming these lines are overhead and not underground protection is not required. The questions I would ask are how close to the lines will they be and what kind of and how big will the equipment the crew be using? A dedicated spotter should accomplish what is needed. Which can simply be a crew member waiting for their next task while the equipment is moving.
