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Reply To: Working while standing on crossarms

  • Stephen Small

    Member
    18 February 2025 at 8:27 am

    Hi Jaques

    I agree with Shaun and Dave regarding not working above the anchor point.

    Line Mechanics are trained to Skill Standard 31953 Operate light lifting and rigging equipment in an electricity supply environment, which includes inspecting crossarms as anchor points.

    Note that it is not reasonably practicable to have anchor points certified (which is a requirement for most industrial anchor points) on every pole on a regular basis.

    Cheers

    Stephen.