Program Description

This hands-on program introduces or reinforces the concepts of selection, maintenance, testing, and use of live line tools. It provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to perform this type of work in the safest manner possible through both classroom and field work. Participants are required to bring their own CSA approved head, eye and foot protection, traffic vest, suitable clothing for outside work (FR rated for work in an electrical environment), Class #2 rubber gloves, personal hand tools, leather work gloves, and full body harness and lanyard. The participant will not be permitted to participate in the course if they do not bring the noted personal protective equipment and tools.

Program Content

• Materials (design, manufacture, and testing)
• Detailed study of IHSA’s Live Line Tool Techniques Safe Practice Guide
• Rigging procedures
• Job planning/tailboard talk
• Field practice—working from pole and aerial devices

Who Should Attend?

Staff and supervisors who perform this type of work.