UFC 3-560-01
6 December 2006
Including change 1, 7 December 2006
Figure 5-1. Support Points of Full Body Harness
FULL BODY HARNESS
Forces distributed over the body. Sliding back rings keep body upright.
5-3.2
Always use fiberglass ladders and platforms. Refer to local procedures for
guidance regarding ladder inspection, care, and use.
5-4
LIVE-LINE (HOT-LINE) TOOLS. Live-line tools are only as safe as their
continued care and inspection make them. ANSI/IEEE 516 and IEEE 978 provide
additional information on maintenance and testing. ANSI/IEEE 935 is the guide to be
used for tool terminology.
5-4.1
Manufacture. Tools must be manufactured to meet ASTM F 18 series
specifications as appropriate to the device and material. The insulating tool portion can
be made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) or wood. FRP must be used, if possible,
as it does not absorb moisture, is impervious to oil-borne materials and solvents, is
stronger, and is a better insulator than wood. Like any insulator, FRP must be kept
clean and dry to maintain its insulating ability. Use only live-line tools that have a
manufacturer's certification as having been tested to meet the following minimum
acceptance requirements:
5-4.1.1 FRP. A FRP tool must have withstood 100,000 V ac per ft (305 mm) of length
for 5 minutes.
5-4.1.2 Wood. A wooden tool must have withstood 75,000 V ac per ft (305 mm) of
length for 3 minutes. Wooden tools are not authorized for use.
5-4.2
Authorized Types of Tools. All tools must be FRP tools. Replace existing
wooden tools with new FRP tools.
5-4.3
Records. Records must be maintained for all live-line tools to demonstrate
satisfactory accomplishment of laboratory and shop testing.
5-5
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