PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-690
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 690
MAY 2010
26
PS 690
MAY 10
27
PS 690
MAY 10
•
Survey.
Are there any power lines in the area
where you are working?
•
Recognize.
If there are power lines in the area,
be aware of the hazards they might present.
•
Consider.
All power lines should be considered
energized and dangerous until you Fnd out
differently.
•
Play it safe and keep the container handler at
least 20 feet away from power lines, and
never
operate the vehicle under them.
Power
the ps staff
is hard at
work…
RING-
RING
I
Out-Classed
by PM
RTCH…
Overhead
Power
Lines
Out-Classed
by PM
here are some
other things
you’ll want to
keep in mind
while operating
the rtch…
I
t’s sad to say, but a rough terrain container handler (RTCH) operator was killed
recently when his vehicle came in contact with an overhead power line.
Keep in mind that most overhead power lines are not insulated. They present a real
danger. In WP 0005 00-15 of TM 10-3930-675-10, there’s a
WARNING
that says,
“Never operate the RTCH or move the load near a power line or overhead wires.”
watch
out!!
…to these
overhead
power lines!
you’re
too
close…
the ps staff
is hard at
work…
that’s right,
sergeant…
clp
is
much
better for
your rifle…
all finished! this
new black hawk
article is ready
for publication!
yessir, colonel…
that
is
hard to
believe! we’ll check
into it
right away!
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