Hands-On Utility Pole Climbing Certification

Course Description

This Hands-On extensive course is needed in order to climb safely and efficiently, a lineman needs to understand and practice climbing techniques. This course introduces two methods used for climbing wooden poles and will cover the proper techniques for safetying-on and off, methods of adjusting a safety strap while working on a pole, and the basic technique of maneuvering around a pole. This course also covers and describes the safe use of the popular BuckSqueeze Safety Strap, and other fall arrest systems.

A field performance report will be made on each attendee as well as a final written and performance test. The FPR will be signed by the instructor and the attendee.

Attendees not performing to the basic standards will be given an incomplete. Any attendee that violates the safety rules established by the instructor will be kept on the ground and not allowed to continue the course. Safety comes first, within seconds serious injury can occur and lives can be lost.

NOTE
Hands-On Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue Certification can be added as an additional day, making this a 4-day course upon request.

Students Will Learn

Safety Standards and Guideline
Proper inspecting of a pole
Use of all associated climbing equipment
Basic techniques for free climbing and belted climbing.
Proper techniques for safetying-on and off, adjusting a safety strap while on a pole
Proper maneuvering around a pole
Use of a crossarm on a bare pole.
And more

Target Audience

Anyone desiring or working on Utility Poles.

Course Outline

Module 1: Pole Climbing Equipment

Basic equipment
Determining proper fit of body belt
Determining proper fit of climbers
Safety equipment and other equipment
Test questions

Module 2: Use, Maintenance,and Inspection of Climbing Equipment

Wearing Climbers
Sharpening, gauging, and replacing gaffs
Testing and inspecting climbing equipment
Test Questions

Module 3: Basic climbing techniques, Part 1

Techniques for free ascent(proper fall arrest equipt)
Techniques for free descent(proper fall arrest equipt)
Test Questions

Module 4: Basic Climbing Techniques, Part 2

Storing and attaching safety strap
Making a belted ascent
Making a belted descent
Proper use of fall restraint safety belt
Test Questions

Module 5: Basic Climbing Techniques, Part 3

Safetying on and off
Adjusting the safety belt on/off pole
Maneuvering around pole
Test Questions

Module 6: Climbing on the Job

Crossarm installation for new climber
Planning a climbing job
Test Questions

Notes

Required Student Equipment

-Hardhat
-Gloves
-Climbing Boots
-Safety Glasses
-Long Sleeve Shirt
-Gaffs (Hooks)
-BeltHarness

Delivery Method

Instructor-Led with numerous Hands-On labs and exercises.

Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.