EPP039 – 24.00 Hours
Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center at (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811 or itsi@teex.tamu.edu to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
The Electric Power Hot Line Training – Single Phase Systems course provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform distribution work from an insulated aerial device using rubber gloving, a rubber protective cover-up, and insulated hot line tools on single-phase circuits. During the course, students utilize the TEEX Hot Line training field to perform tasks while elevated almost 40 feet under simulated energized conditions. At the completion of this course, participants are able to select methods and procedures to perform assigned duties on energized circuits under supervision.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
Physical Requirements
Participants will be required to safety operate machinery and conduct field exercises at a height of approximately 35 feet during this class. In order to successfully complete these exercises, participants must be aware of any medical and/or physical limitations that might prevent them from participating in such activities.
Student Must Provide
- Rubber gloves (Class 2)
- Rubber sleeves (Class 2)
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Hand tools
- Work boots
- Long-sleeved shirt
Attendance Requirements
To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.
Recommended
Prior Training Courses or Knowledge
It is recommended, but not required, participants complete the TEEX Bucket and Digger Truck Operations (EPP025) and Electric Power Overhead Line Construction (EPP031) courses. Additionally participants should be qualified to operate an insulated aerial device and have basic construction knowledge of overhead distribution systems.
Topics
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Live-Line Maintenance Tools and Cover-up
- Energized System Maintenance Procedures
- Field Applications
Suggested Audience
This course is designed for electric utility personnel who are required to work on energized overhead distribution systems up to and including 34.5 kV.
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
- 2.4 IACET CEUs
Contact Information
Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu