If power line contact occurs, what are the steps (in order) that should be taken?

If power line contact occurs, what are the steps (in order) that should be taken?

• A. Attempt to reverse the action that caused the contact. If the crane doesn't function, remain in the cab. If there is an immediate danger of fire or explosion, dismount the crane at its lowest point by jumping off and landing with your feet together and not touching the crane again. Shuffle or hop away from the crane taking very small steps.
• B. Shuffle or hop away from the crane taking very small steps. If there is no immediate danger, attempt to reverse the action that caused the contact. If the crane doesn't function, remain in the cab.
• C. If there is an immediate danger, dismount at the highest point, then move away.
• D. Remain in the cab and wait for instructions, then dismount when safe.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to treat the crane as a live electrical hazard and prioritize staying out of the path to ground. The safest course is to stay inside the cab and wait for the utility to de-energize the lines, following any instructions from the crew or emergency responders. You should avoid leaving the cab or touching metal parts while the lines are live, because doing so can create a conductive path to ground and cause electrocution. If there is an immediate danger, such as fire, exit only after you can do so without stepping into or near the energized crane or ground; in that case, jump clear with your feet together and then shuffle away in very small steps to minimize step potential. Do not try to reverse the action that caused the contact, and do not dismount from an elevated position while the lines are still energized.

The main idea is to treat the crane as a live electrical hazard and prioritize staying out of the path to ground. The safest course is to stay inside the cab and wait for the utility to de-energize the lines, following any instructions from the crew or emergency responders. You should avoid leaving the cab or touching metal parts while the lines are live, because doing so can create a conductive path to ground and cause electrocution. If there is an immediate danger, such as fire, exit only after you can do so without stepping into or near the energized crane or ground; in that case, jump clear with your feet together and then shuffle away in very small steps to minimize step potential. Do not try to reverse the action that caused the contact, and do not dismount from an elevated position while the lines are still energized.