Training Sessions
Introduction – 10 minutes Describes tests commonly performed on equipment used on transmission and distribution systems. Shows basic guidelines for keeping tools and equipment in safe operating condition.
Testing Rubber Gloves, Sleeves, and Blankets – 14 minutes Describes procedures for performing dielectric tests on rubber gloves, sleeves, and blankets. Describes how visual inspections of rubber gloves, sleeves, and blankets are performed in a typical test shop. Describes in general terms how to inspect rubber goods such as gloves, sleeves, and blankets before using them on a job.
Line Hose, Hoods, and Mechanical Jumpers – 9 minutes Describes general procedures for performing dielectric tests on line hose, hoods, and mechanical jumpers. Describes in general terms how to inspect line hose, hoods, and mechanical jumpers before using them on a job.
Bucket Trucks – 9 minutes Describes a method for performing a dielectric test on the booms on a double-insulated bucket truck.
Acoustic Emission Testing – 7 minutes Describes a general procedure for conducting an acoustic emission test on the boom of a bucket truck. Describes some of the checks that should be made during a pre-use inspection of a bucket truck.
Hot Sticks – 5 minutes Describes how to care for and store hot sticks. Describes how to perform a pre-use inspection on a hot stick. Describes how to use a portable tester to perform a dielectric test on a hot stick.
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