Module 1: Safety Overview
- Describe the proper attitude toward safety in overhead line maintenance.
- Identify electrical hazards in overhead line maintenance.
- Identify structural hazards in overhead line maintenance.
- Describe storage procedures for equipment used in overhead line maintenance.
Module 2: Care and Use of Safety Equipment
- Identify safety equipment commonly used in overhead line maintenance.
- Describe the proper testing and maintenance procedures for safety equipment.
- Explain the proper use of safety equipment.
Module 3: Climbing Safety
- Explain how to store and inspect climbing equipment.
- Identify some of the most common hazards that may be found prior to climbing a pole.
Module 3: Electrical Hazards
- Identify types of circuits and voltage levels.
- Identify grounds and grounded equipment.
- Describe how to create a safe work area using insulating covers.
Module 5: Safety With Tools and Equipment
- Describe safe methods of using tools and equipment designed for overhead line maintenance.
Module 6: Pole Top Rescue
- Describe how to safely handle an electrical shock victim when he’s on a pole.
- Explain the correct way to tie a handline to an electrical shock victim.
- Describe how to safely lower an electrical shock victim from a pole.
