A proximity warning system would have prevented this from happening
Since becoming a dealer for the SigAlarm product we have literally sent out 100’s of introduction letters and brochures and by and large, many companies are receptive to learning more about high voltage warning systems in Canada.
It doesn’t matter whether you are in Fort McMurray, Fox Creek, Estevan or Williston, ND equipment and powerlines are a dangerous combination. We have the ability to get you within 3m of any overhead power line (we choose 3, for a specific reason), and we can also help your equipment stop at a pre-determined area as well.
What industry is confused about is as “safety conscious”, there are mandates by many different industries on safety such as H2s, confined space, fall protection, all of which are successful and much needed.
What I simply can’t put my finger on is while many sites don’t have power lines intersecting them, I get that, however at many of the OilSands locations, facilities, Municipalities, etc that DO work around high-voltage over head lines, most don’t want to admit they need this type of system as they feel their operators and equipment training is sufficient to protect their employees.
We’ve seen time and time again where this simply isn’t true, in fact statistic show that many employees we train simply have no idea about the ability for electricity flash-over to occur is as dangerous as it really is, when those who work in the utility industry are properly trained is one thing, but those who work around the power lines take for granted something that sadly, could end their life (worst case), or seriously injure them (best case).
Lets prevent this, get educated, click HERE to download a checklist to ensure your operators DO NOT encounter the best or worse case…ever!
Please…have a safe work day!