Distribution Line Repair - Hot Sticks
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program describes several types of hot-line tools that are used to work on energized lines, including hot sticks, hot stick attachments, and accessory tools. The program describes the safety-related work practices associated with storing and inspecting hot sticks, and planning for hot stick jobs. In addition, the program demonstrates basic procedures for using hot-line tools and accessories to remove and install tie wires. This program also demonstrates how to use hot sticks to move single-phase lines and to change out a dead-end insulator.
COURSE GOALS
Describe some of the hot-line tools and equipment used to work on energized lines.
Describe methods for the care and storage of hot sticks.
Describe basic job planning and safety procedures for using hot sticks at the work site.
Describe the steps involved in using hot-line tools to remove and install tie wires.
Demonstrate how to work safely on energized lines using hot sticks.
Demonstrate how to prepare for a job that will be done using hot sticks, perform the work safely, and return the job site to a normal condition.
Demonstrate how to move single-phase and three-phase lines and how to change out a dead-end insulator.
SUBJECTS AND OBJECTIVES
Hot-Line Tools
Describe the function of hot-line tools.
Identify three types of hot sticks and describe the function of each stick.
Describe how to clean, inspect, and store hot sticks.
Planning and Safety for Hot Stick Jobs
Explain the purpose of a tailgate session.
Describe the basic procedures for inspecting the work site before using hot-line tools.
Describe common safety practices to observe when using hot-line tools.
Removing and Installing Tie Wires
Identify the hot-line tools that are commonly used when removing and installing tie wires.
Describe basic procedures for removing and installing tie wires using hot-line tools.
Moving a Single-Phase Line
Identify hot-line tools used to move a line by the lift method and describe the function of each tool.
Describe a basic procedure for moving a single-phase line using the lift method.
Identify hot-line tools used to move a line by the side method, and describe the function of each tool.
Describe a basic procedure for moving a single-phase line using the side method.
Moving Three-Phase Lines
Identify the hot-line tools used to move three-phase lines when using an auxiliary side arm, and describe the function of each tool.
Describe a basic procedure for moving three-phase lines using an auxiliary side arm.
Identify the hot-line tools used to move three-phase lines when using an auxiliary mast arm, and describe the function of each tool.
Describe a basic procedure for moving three-phase lines using an auxiliary mast arm.
Changing Out a Dead-End Insulator
Identify the hot-line tools used to change out dead-end insulators and describe the function of each tool.
Describe a basic procedure for changing out a dead-end insulator.