What are some common safety concerns and challenges with overhead transmission lines?

2025-08-12

Working with overhead transmission lines involves specific safety precautions due to the high voltages. Key concerns include:

  • Flashover: Electricity can "jump" across a gap from a live line to an object or person, even without direct contact. This phenomenon is known as a flashover and can be fatal.

  • Environmental Factors: Adverse weather conditions like high winds, ice, and snow can cause physical damage to the lines or support structures.

  • Equipment Failure: The high-voltage equipment, including insulators, switches, and transformers, must be meticulously maintained to prevent catastrophic failures.

  • Maintenance: Safe maintenance procedures, such as live line/bare hand work and lockout/tagout, are critical to protect workers.

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