b'(continued from page 7)Only powered equipment designed for outdoor and wet moisture can reduce the insulation value of protectiveconditions should be used. Use all equipment and tools equipment, and could cause electrocution. In these(saws, chippers, etc.) properly and for the purpose that conditions de-energized work is safer, but ifthey are designed for. Ensure that equipment is always energized work must be done, qualified workers andmaintained in serviceable condition and inspected supervisors must first do a hazard analysis thatbefore use by a knowledgeable person that can identify includes evaluating the weather conditions andany problems with the equipment. Do not use identifying how to safely do the job.equipment that is not functioning properly. Equipment must have proper guarding (as applicable); safe guards Other potential hazards include:must never be bypassed. All controls and safety features must function as designed by the Electrocution by contacting downed energizedmanufacturer. Learn more at: Tree Trimming and power lines, or contacting objects, such as brokenRemoval (OSHA QuickCardtree limbs, in contact with downed energized power lines. Fires caused by an energized line or equipment failure. Being struck or crushed by falling tree limbs, collapsing poles, etc. When working on downed or damaged power lines, electrical utility workers should use safe work practices, appropriate tools and equipment (including personal protective equipment (PPE)). Extra caution should be exercised when working in adverse weather conditions. Learn more at: Contact with Power Lines (OSHA Construction eTool).Working Near Downed or Damaged power lines Clearing downed trees is a critical job during severe winter weather conditions. It is usually urgent to remove downed trees that block public roads and damage power lines. Emergency crews are often tasked with clearing downed trees. Potential hazards include: Electrocution by contacting downed energized power lines or contacting broken tree limbs in contact with downed energized power lines. Learn more at: Line Clearance Tree Trimming Operations (OSHA Electric Power eTool). Falls from heights. Being injured by equipment such as chain saws (Chain Saw Safety (OSHA QuickCard and chippers (Chipper Machine Safety (OSHA QuickCardWorkers should wear PPE that protect them from the hazards of the tree removal tasks. Workers using chainsaws and chippers to clear downed trees should use: gloves, chaps, foot protection, eye protection, fall protection, hearing protection and head protection. 8'