In this video, a crane truck operator contacts a high-voltage power line. If this happens and you are not in immediate danger, stay put until help arrives. If you are in immediate danger, shuffle at least 10 metres away from the point of contact.
Com: Robert: The voltage difference can be greater the more distance between your feet or any part of you touching the ground.You keep your shoes touching, minimizing voltage potential, as you shuffle away from the electrical source. Hopping on one foot would be ideal. But if you fall, your body can become a nice conductor of ground currents.
Com: John: Good info. I work with truck cranes every day (HIAB) and I allways look up and around me just so this situation doesn't happen, I don't even use them when a storm is about. On a lighter side ide be worried about the repair bill for the HIAB and truck, the boss would kill me if the electricity didnt...lol
