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.