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OSHA General Requirements - 1926.950 (c)(2)(ii)

Hotstick Length Guidance From OSHA General Requirements - 1926.950 (c)(2)(ii) Conductor support tools, such as link sticks, strain carriers, and insulator cradles, may be used: Provided, That the clear insulation is at least as long as the insulator string or the minimum distance specified in Table V-1 for the operating voltage.

Table V-1 - ALTERNATING CURRENT MINIMUM DISTANCES

Voltage range (phase to phase) (kV)

Minimum working and clear hot stick distance

2.1 to 15
15.1 to 35
35.1 to 46
46.1 to 72.5
72.6 to 121
138 to 145
161 to 169
230 to 242
345 to 362
500 to 552
700 to 765

2 ft. 0 in.
2 ft. 4 in.
2 ft. 6 in.
3 ft. 0 in.
3 ft. 4 in.
3 ft. 6 in.
3 ft. 8 in.
5 ft. 0 in.
(1) 7 ft. 0 in.
(1) 11 ft. 0 in.
(1) 15 ft. 0 in.

Footnote (1) NOTE: For 345-362 kv., 500-552 kv., and 700-765 kv., minimum clear hot stick distance may be reduced provided that such distances are not less than the shortest distance between the energized part & the grounded surface.



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