safety canes

[footerr]

I'm looking for a replacement safety cane for my safety boards. The current wooden canes don't meet the standards I have to follow, the hook end can't be more than 180 degrees and cannot be varnished. There are very expensive ones out there, ($300 and up). Is there one out there for under $30? Thanks for any help.

 

[charlie]

Re: safety canes

At the risk of sounding stupid, what is a safety cane?

 

[footerr]

Re: safety canes

On a safety board about 4'x 5', we've used in the past a "walking type cane" as our pull someone off an energized circuit safety cane. Air Force regs have changed to not allow this type anymore.

 

[zog]

Re: safety canes

I believe you are refering to a "Rescue hook". A+ Electrical safety equipment has one for about $165, that is as inexpensive as you will find.

The type of hook you need really depends on the voltage levels involved, for low voltage (<600V) a wooden hookstick would probally work but needs to be tested every 2 years to ensure it has not lowered its resistive qualities.

 

[brian john]

Re: safety canes

A. I prefer candy canes.

B. And at the risk of sounding sarcastic, If it is my butt your going to save opt for the more expensive one, as I assume it is a better quality and hopefully will not break at a critical time.

 

[footerr]

Re: safety canes

thanks for the replies, I agree with don't be cheap, but I don't hold the purse strings! I send up choices and the head shed picks them!

 

[bthielen]

Re: safety canes

I'll not disagree that "typically" we get what we pay for however, I wouldn't agree that price should be the determining factor. Sometimes high quality can come at a low price. Best to judge by the value (quality and price) rather than just price.

Bob