Print this page An Introduction to Electrical Safety: Aerial Lines
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. AERIAL LINE WORK
2. POLE HANDLING OPERATIONS
3. POLE INSTALLATION, REPLACEMENT, AND REMOVAL
4. CLIMBING AND WORKING ON POLES
5. POLE CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
6. POLE CLIMBING AND WORK PRECAUTIONS
7. CROSSING STRUCTURES
8. STRINGING OR REMOVING DEENERGIZED CONDUCTORS AND OVERHEAD GROUND WIRES
9. ENERGIZED WORK
10. STREET LIGHTING
11. WORKING ON OR NEAR POLE-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
12. AERIAL ROPE
13. TOOLS
14. AERIAL LIFTS AND INSULATED BUCKETS
15. TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH REMOVAL
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn about pole handling operations;
- Learn about ground handling of poles;
- Learn the requirements for poles;
- Learn about the gin pole method;
- Learn the general rules for pole climbing;
- Learn the proper procedure for sharpening gaffs; and
- Learn how to work safely on crossing structures.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for electrical engineers and electrical maintenance technicians interested in safe working conditions handling aerial electrical power distribution lines.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give electrical engineers and others information about good practices for working with aerial electric power distribution lines.
Course Introduction
This course provides introductory information about electrical safety when working with aerial electric power distribution lines.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Electrical Safety: Aerial Lines
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Course Summary
This course will give you tools that will help you to work safely with aerial electric power lines.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
