Poles or light standards and energized electrical distribution conductors
294(1)Where an employee is to set or remove poles, light standards or any similar object between energized electrical distribution conductors exceeding 750 volts, an employer shall ensure that the conductors are
(a)
covered with adequate protective devices, or
(b)
protected by an adequate guard installed on the pole before being lifted.
294(2)An employer shall ensure that an employee required to perform the work described in subsection (1)
(a)
wears appropriately rated rubber gloves,
(b)
uses cant hooks or other appropriate controlling devices, and
(c)
does not get on or off the lifting machine or device until the pole is secured in position.
294(3)An employer shall ensure that a machine or device used for lifting, setting or removing poles, light standards or any similar object between or within 3 m of an energized electrical utility line or utility equipment
(a)
is grounded, and
(b)
if applicable, has its outriggers extended.
294(4)An employer shall ensure that at least one qualified person is present at all times during the operations described in this section and that the employee described in subsection (1) works under the direct supervision of the qualified person.