Recently, while following the "tipping crane" thread, Hoister brought up the probability of electrocution by simply walking through the high voltage field. I had heard about shuffling or hopping away to escape electrocution, but it all seemed a bit far-fetched, so I decided to do a little research. Apparently not "far fetched" at all!
IF YOU EVER COME CLOSE TO A HIGH VOLTAGE WIRE WITH A TREE OR A VEHICLE, YOU SHOULD READ THIS PDF file!!!
Especially pages 3-7, complete with really good diagrams and pictures!
http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=116583&stc=1&d=1259619316
(Our thanks to British Columbia for this document)
IF YOU EVER COME CLOSE TO A HIGH VOLTAGE WIRE WITH A TREE OR A VEHICLE, YOU SHOULD READ THIS PDF file!!!
Especially pages 3-7, complete with really good diagrams and pictures!
http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=116583&stc=1&d=1259619316
(Our thanks to British Columbia for this document)