Description
The Electric Power Hot Line Training - Single Phase Systems course provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform distribution work from an insulated aerial device using rubber gloving, a rubber protective cover-up, and insulated hot line tools on single-phase circuits. During the course, students utilize the TEEX Hot Line training field to perform tasks while elevated almost 40 feet under simulated energized conditions. At the completion of this course, participants are able to select methods and procedures to perform assigned duties on energized circuits under supervision.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
In order to fully participate in all field work exercises, students will need the following equipment; rubber gloves (Class 2), rubber sleeves (Class 2), hard hat, safety glasses, hand tools, work boots, and long-sleeve shirts.
Recommended
Participants should be capable of working at heights of 35 feet or more safely.
Topics
Apply vehicle grounds +Follow safe work procedures +Inspect personal protective equipment +Maintain positive control of conductors +Use live line tools +Inspect rubber protective and cover up+Operate aerial lift to perform live line maintenance+Install splicing sleeves+Install mechanical jumpers+Use insulated hoist and isolation devices+Install and remove preformed and hand ties+Use of hand lines and ropers for live line maintenanceSuggested Audience
- Electrical distribution construction contractors
- Electricians dealing with poles and live line maintenance
- Municipal electrical utilities personnel
- Investor owned electrical utilities personnel
- Electrical cooperative personnel
