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Class Schedule
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EPP001 - Wood Pole Climbing Techniques - 32.00 Hours | |||||
| Start Date | End Date | Location | Class Number | ||
| 5/20/13 | 5/23/13 | Bryan, TX USA | EU EPP001 45 | [register] [details] | |
| 9/30/13 | 10/3/13 | Bryan, TX USA | EU EPP001 48 | [register] [details] | |
| This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule. | |||||
Course Description
EPP001 - Wood Pole Climbing Techniques - 32.00 Hours
Prerequisites
Mental and physical stamina required to climb and descend a wooden poleDescription
This course is designed to provide instruction on climbing a utility pole safely using the latest OSHA fall resistant requirements. At the completion of this course, you are able to safely ascend and descend a utility pole using gaffs. TEEX is authorized by IACET to offer 2.4 CEUs for this program.
Topics
- Personal protective equipment, Fall arrest equipment for pole climbers
- Personal equipment inspection
- Gaff sharpening
- Job-site hazard evaluation, Pole inspection
- Pole climbing procedures, Belting and unbelting procedures, Circling the pole,Proper work positioning
- Working in inclement weather
- Climbing under abnormal conditions
- Pole-top rescue
- Safety
- Working on job tasks while aloft
Audience
Employees of electric utilities, telecommunications, cable TV and other organizations with pole climbing requirements, and employees who assist crews with night service as safety observers
Other Information
Climbing boots, hard hat, work gloves, safety glasses, long sleeve shirts, climbers, body belt, safety belt
Price
Please click on "details" above for individual class pricing.