Publisher's Synopsis
Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and electric power distribution system operators interested in safety for working with and around aerial electric power distribution lines. Here is what is discussed: 1. AERIAL LINE WORK, 2. POLE HANDLING OPERATIONS, 3. POLE INSTALLATION, REPLACEMENT, AND REMOVAL, 4. CLIMBING AND WORKING ON POLES, 5. POLE CLIMBING EQUIPMENT, 6. POLE CLIMBING AND WORK PRECAUTIONS, 7. CROSSING STRUCTURES, 8. STRINGING OR REMOVING DEENERGIZED CONDUCTORS AND OVERHEAD GROUND WIRES, 9. ENERGIZED WORK, 10. STREET LIGHTING, 11. WORKING ON OR NEAR POLE-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT, 12. AERIAL ROPE, 13. TOOLS, 14. AERIAL LIFTS AND INSULATED BUCKETS, 15. TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH REMOVAL.
