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Show Power Company Urges Caution In Moving Derricks When hay derricks and power lines meet, it's a dangerous combination. With the advent of the haying season, sea-son, comes another timely warning from representatives of the Utah Power & Light company, urging farmers to use caution in moving hay derricks under power lines. in the event of doubt as to the safety of moving a hay derrick under an electric line, all that is necessary is to call one of the power company's employees. They are willing and anxious to give full co-operation in the prevention of accidents, and will gladly assist in the moving process. It is pointed out that plenty of clearance is provided in constructing power lines, but occasionally attempts at-tempts are made to move an excep-1 tionally high piece of apparatus,' such as a hay derrick with its boom raised. It is under these conditions that fatal accidents are likely to occur oc-cur as a result of the boom contacting contact-ing the live wire. With the boom down and level, and securely fastened, fast-ened, the derrick can ordinarily pass under the line safely. Avoid the use of metal cable for lifting hay, or metal wire for bracing. brac-ing. Metal and wet ropes readily carry electricity. "Spot cord" is a rope "that is well adapted for use on hay derricks, both for its strength and safety. It is used extensively by the power company in supporting! arc lamps, and can be obtained from J them if desired. It has always been the policy of j the Utah Power & Light company to co-operate to the fullest extent in promoting safety, even though they are not legally responsible In case of accidents caused by hay derricks der-ricks contacting power lines. Don't take a chance. Don't move your hay derrick under electric lines with the boom up. If there is any question in your mind as to the safety of moving it at all, call the power company's nearest office. j |