I just want to tell each of you guys how much I love you and how much I have appreciated your contributions to this forum - in case this is the last time we talk. :) This thread is open to the public and available to google searches too.
I don't think anyone would ever like to hear how their...
Who does Electrical Hazard Trainings that can be asked about this? I think Willie (SOTC) knew EHAP pretty well too?
The EHAP class I took pointed out things I already knew, like that 110 volts can stop your heart if your grounded well. And then they went on to point out that electricity can...
That's all it is, peace of mind - not safety. Power line workers have gloves and hotstix re checked all the time. Once contaminated they can conduct electricity.
One more thought. I reach out and put the brakes on my throw line on a fairly regular basis.
I wear a thinner nitril palmed glove just during line placement, shoot or throw line that comes off a spool (so is always eminating from a 12 inch circle). I actually often shoot harder than needed...
I don't know....I would not touch any throw line contacting live power.
If I could get it down by throwing a weighty stick at it multiple times fine. Otherwise I would call power company with hat in hand.
Prevention, still the best medicine. I try to do as Butch suggested earlier, reposition...
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