Safety Concerns and Recommendations during Work in the Vicinity of Energized Lines

This paper covers an in-depth review of the hazards that are present during vicinity work on de-energized lines near live power lines. This work reviews regulations, occupational limits, types of hazards, risk assessment, and recommendations on mitigation. Line workers may be exposed to thermal exposure from arc events, ignition of material, and induced current. There is also exposure to electric shock hazards due to direct contact, AC induction, line trapped charges, etc. They are also susceptible to exposure to high electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields. Latest developments for AC induction protection and PPE are also presented. Finally, recommendations for mitigation of all hazards are given.