Why must you maintain safe clearances from electrical lines and equipment, and how are these determined?

Why must you maintain safe clearances from electrical lines and equipment, and how are these determined?

• A. To prevent electrocution and arcing; clearances set by voltage, standards, and equipment operating parameters, observed with PPE and nonconductive gear.
• B. To improve aesthetics; determined by color coding only.
• C. To prevent wind interference; determined by weather alone.
• D. To keep personnel warm; determined by temperature.

Answer: (A)