Section 39.493. Precautions before climbing poles

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(a) Before climbing poles or other structures to work on or about signal lines, especially where occupied in common with, or running near power circuits, employes shall make a careful inspection to ascertain if possible whether there are any crosses with supply circuits.
(b) Employes shall apply mechanical tests as far as practicable to messenger wires before trusting the wires to carry their weight.

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This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 39.461 (relating to general requirements).

                    
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