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Document ID (ISN)47247
CIS number 86-1813
ISSN - Serial title 0010-244X - Cahiers des Comités de prévention du bâtiment et des travaux publics
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Moreau J.C.
Title Work on overhead electric lines. Protection of installers against falls from concrete pylons
Original title Travaux sur lignes électriques aériennes. La protection des monteurs contre les chutes depuis les poteaux en béton [in French]
Bibliographic information Jan.-Feb. 1986, No.1, p.12-16. Illus.
Abstract There is a high risk of falls during work on overhead electric lines. After reviewing the serious and fatal accidents that occurred in France in 1973-1982 and describing the way lines are installed and repaired on concrete pylons, this article presents the French regulations currently in force and the safety equipment presently available (safety belts conforming to standard NF C18-435; anchors; harnesses).
Descriptors (primary) protection against falls from heights; France; pole-top work; work on electrical equipment; belts, harnesses and lifelines; falls from heights; overhead electric lines
Descriptors (secondary) work at height; statistical aspects; legislation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Electricity
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Belts, harnesses and lifelines
Falls from heights
Electricity