The Dangers Of Drilling Into A Light Pole When Mounting Security Cameras

Drilling into a light pole can be a very risky task. Often times there is
no good way to determine what has been done to the pole in the
past, what wiring or conduits have been installed inside, or to
determine how much rust and corrosion exist. Even gaining access to
the proper height is sometimes a chore in itself. Light poles were
simply not designed for security applications.
Many electrical technicians that do this ob daily have su!ered work"
related accidents, inuries and illnesses after contact with electrical
power. #efore even touching a pole that might be an electrical
ha$ard, test the obect with a voltage tester. %ever drill blindly.
&n aerial and overhead work, if your e'uipment comes into contact
with an energi$ed power line, the electric current will (ow to the
ground. )hen this occurs, you should be in an aerial bucket that is
built and rated to be isolated from grounding.
Moisture"laden vines or branches on poles that cross power lines can
create electrical risks as well. *ny protruding box can represent
another ha$ard for climbing the pole. &mproper or eroded grounding is
another great danger.
+oaxial cable, ,bre optic cable, transformers and street lights can also
become ha$ards when drilling into a light pole and trying to mount a
-ecurity +amera. .oday, utility poles may hold much more than the
uninsulated copper wire that they originally supported. -teel utility
poles are becoming more prevalent in the /- thanks to improvements
in engineering and corrosion prevention coupled with lowered
production costs. 0owever, premature failure due to corrosion is still a
great concern.
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