The Field Guide for Powerline Workers
Be prepared for any situation with The Field Guide for Powerline Workers
The Field Guide for Powerline Workers is an indispensable reference full of basic principles and best practices. This electrical application manual offers a reader-friendly, day-to-day approach to constructing, operating, and maintaining electrical distribution and transmission lines - both overhead and underground. Completely up-to-date with the latest OSHA guidelines and safety requirements, this book thoroughly outlines strategies for risk reduction, personal protection, managing emergencies, and controlling hazards on-the-job!
Readers will learn effective troubleshooting skills that will enable them to handle situations involving power outages, voltage irregularities, transformers, and more. The material is presented in a quick reference format so that must-know information will be easily accessible in the field. 368 pp.
Features:
- Coverage of distribution and transmission line technology enables readers to stay current with OSHA safety requirements and guidelines
- Abundant tables, charts, and easy-to-follow formulas make this handbook a "must-have" for linemen and groundmen alike
- Electrical awareness is thoroughly examined, including working on or near electrical circuits, vehicle grounding and bonding, lightning safety tips, and more
- Serves as the perfect accompaniment to The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen
- Convenient size makes this book perfect to keep in the truck or carry along on the jobsite
The Field Guide for Powerline Workers - Table of Contents:
- Working Safely
- Electrical Awareness
- Operating Switchgear
- Troubleshooting No Power
- Troubleshooting Voltage Irregularities
- Troubleshooting Transformers
- Installing Personal Protective Grounds
- Stringing, Splicing and Making Connections
- Working With an Underground Cable
- Rigging
- Preparing for Hot Work
- Using the Truck and Boom
- Installing and Removing Revenue Meters
- Troubleshooting Outdoor Lighting
- Controlling Tree Work Hazards
- Inspecting a Substation