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Show chain to hold the boom is a dangerous danger-ous practice, as anyone near it at the time the boom runs into a charged charg-ed power line is apt to be seriously injured. An ordinary rope will serve the purpose very satisfactorily. These precautions are urged, and the services of the power company are offered free of charge in moving hay derricks, solely to protect people peo-ple from serious and fatal accidents. Etont take any chances. It may mean the sacrifice of human life. A Timely Warning Don't move a hay derrick under electric wires with the boom up. . Take no chances! Don't touch chains or wet ropes if the derrick is near , the line! If in doubt, call the near-test near-test office of the Utah Power and ; Light company. They will gladly I co-operate In moving the derrick safely under the line, and there is no charge for these services. j As the haying season approaches,! the above timely message is sent' out in the interest of protecting lives by avoiding accidents. While the power company is not legally responsible for accidents caused by hay derricks coming in contact with their lines, the matter is of much concern to them because they appreciate the fact that many people do not realize the danger Involved. In-volved. Their lines are given ample clearance from the ground so that ordinary traffic may proceed under them without any danger. However, ! when some exceptionally high piece of apparatus, such as a hay derrick with its boom raised, is moved under 1 ' the lines, serious trouble occurs. With ! the boom down and level, and ! securely fastened, the derrick can 1 ordinarily pass under the lines in 1 safety. i It is also pointed out that metal and wet ropes carry electricity, while dry wood or ropes will not. Therefore, There-fore, any hay derrick design which involves a metal cable for lifting hay, : or which is braced by metal or wire : is not safe and should be avoided. : Spot cord is recommended as a sub- stitute for metal or wire. Use of a |