What may be required during stringing operations paralleling energized lines?

During stringing operations paralleling energized lines, additional traveling grounds may be required to ensure safety and mitigate electrical hazards. When working near energized lines, there's a risk of induced voltage due to electromagnetic fields. Additional traveling grounds help to dissipate any induced current safely, reducing the potential for electrical shock to workers and equipment.

Ensuring a secure ground path is essential to protect workers during these operations. By implementing additional traveling grounds, crews can create better grounding points that enhance safety while minimizing the risks associated with working near active electricity transmission.

Other options, while they touch upon safety measures related to electrical work, do not specifically address the unique challenges presented by stringing operations alongside energized lines. For instance, insulating mats are used for insulation against electric shock but do not address the need for grounding in this scenario. Grounding cables are necessary in many contexts, but in stringing operations, the focus is more on the traveling grounds to manage induced voltage. Backup generators are irrelevant to the specific safety concerns associated with this type of work near energized lines.