Transmission Line Repair - Bare Hand Method

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$49

Duration 1 Hour

The purpose of this course is to teach the theory and practice involved in using the bare hand method to perform live transmission line repair. Safety is emphasized throughout the course. The basic theory of bare hand work is presented as well as the equipment used to perform this work. Installation of a repair sleeve is used as an example to illustrate how the principles of bare hand work are applied.

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to explain what bare hand repair work is, why it works, and how it is done. They should also be able to explain how to install a repair sleeve using the bare hand method.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

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Explain the meaning of “potential difference” and “safe working distances” and recognize where potential differences exist on a transmission line.

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Demonstrate the proper method of putting on a conductive suit to work safely on energized lines and how a lineman becomes energized using the bare hand method.

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Conducting a tailgate meeting according to industry best practices, multilingual requirements, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) General Duty Clause

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Explain the type of planning necessary to perform a job using the bare hand method

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Identify and explain the basic tasks that must be accomplished on the “cold side” of the tower in preparation for changing out a “V” string of insulators and basic safety considerations that a crew follow while changing out insulators using the bare hand method

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Identify and explain the basic tasks that must be accomplished on the “hot side” in order to change out a string of insulators using the bare hand method and how a lineman comes off of an energized conductor using the bare hand method.

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Identify and explain the specialized equipment required to work from a bucket truck using the bare hand method and the basic tasks that must be accomplished to install or repair an armor rod from a bucket truck using the bare hand method.

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Explain the major tasks that must be made on bucket trucks and bare hand equipment prior to doing a job and how to safely energize a bucket truck.

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