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Power line will be when the most is raised and/or being raised. Do not raise the matt or operate the drill rig it this distance is fess Ilion 20 ft. (6 m), or if known, the minimum clearance stipulated 6y federal, ii slate and local regulal-ons. I • Keep in mind that 6oih hoist lines and overhead power lines can I �7 be moved toward each other by the wiled. V e In order to ovoid contact with power lines, only move the drill rig will the mast (derrick( down. e If there are any questions whatever concerning the solely of drill. F , i ing on sites in the vicinity of overhead power lines, toll the power ,r company. The power company will provide expert advice at the drill. Ing site as a public service and at no cost, UNDERGROUND Underground electricity is as dangerous as overhead electricity, CABLEBe aware and always suspect the exislance of underground utilities t such as electrical power, gas, petroleum, lelepl-.?ne, sewer and water. BEFORE DIGGING PLEASE Ask for assistance: CALL ENTERPRISE 9800 o If a sign warning of underground utilities is located on a site boundary, do not assume that underground ulililies are located on or W C near The boundary or properly fine under the sign: toll the utility and f GWS' check it out. The underground utilities may be o considerable dis• lance away from the warning sign. e Always contact the owners of utility lines or the neatest under, ground utility location service before drilling. Determine jointly with utility personnel the precise location of underground utility lines, mark and flog the locations and determine jointly with utility person• net what specific precautions crust be taken to assure safety. 12. Safe Use Of e=lectricity Drilling projects sometimes require oround•Ilie•clocI, operations and, therefore, require temporary electrical lighting. In general, oil • Watch for sagging power lines before entering a site. Do not lift "'ting and fixtures used to provide electricity for drilling operations Power lines to gain entrance. Call the utility and ask them to lift or should be installed by qualified personnel in accordance with lite raise The lines or deenergize(turn off) the power. National Electrical Code (NFPA70-1994) with consideration of the • Before raising the drill rig mast (derriek) on a site in the vicinity American Petroleum Instisuta's recommended practices for electrical of power lines, walk cornplelely around the drill rig. Determine what installations for production facilities(API-RP-500B). Lights should the minimum distance from any point on the drill rig to the nearest be instal(?d and positioned to assure that the work area and operating -71