When working near electrical lines or equipment, avoid direct or indirect contact.
Direct contact is contact with any part of the body.
Indirect contact is when part of the body touches or is in dangerous proximity to any object in contact with energized electrical equipment. Electrical lines can only be considered 'dead' when verified by the utility. When there is any question about voltage and safe distance, the owner of the lines or equipment must be called in advance of work. As voltages increase, minimum clearances increase. Through arcing, injuries or fatalities may occur even if actual contact with high voltage lines or equipment is not made.