UFC 3-560-01
6 December 2006
Including change 1, 7 December 2006
meeting the requirements of Table 8-3. Use voltage-rated gloves with hot-line tools.
Review instructions and regulations detailing correct use and maintenance of such
tools/equipment as a part of the work procedures. At least two workers, fully qualified
for the voltage range (including other conductors within reach), must be available. See
exceptions in Table 3-9.
Table 8-1. Approved Energized Overhead Line Work Methods by Voltage Class
Nominal AC Voltage Level
Work Method
Up to 600 volts
Use of live-line tools from electrically insulated
aerial lift bucket or platform (intermediate
protection) or use of live-line tools from structure
mounting or an aerial lift bucket (ground potential)
>600 to 7.5 kilovolts
Use of live-line tools from electrically insulated
aerial lift bucket or platform (intermediate
protection) or use of live-line tools from structure
mounting or an aerial lift bucket (ground
potential))
>7.5 to 15 kilovolts
Use of live-line tools from electrically insulated
aerial lift bucket or platform (intermediate
protection) or gloving and use of live-line tools
from structure mounting or an aerial lift bucket
(ground potential)
>15 to 36 kilovolts
Use of live-line tools from an electrically insulated
aerial lift bucket (intermediate potential)
>36 to 70 kilovolts
This work shall only be performed by personnel
specifically trained in the hazards associated with
voltages in this range.
>71 to 230 kilovolts
This work shall only be performed by personnel
specifically trained in the hazards associated with
voltages in this range.
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