ISBN# 1-4180-1487-7
List Price $55.95
The Field Guide for Powerline Workers, 1st Edition, Publication date: 10/25/2006
Wayne Van Soelen President, Utility Innovations
Published by Delmar Publishers, SC © 2007
ISBN/ISSN: 1-4180-1487-7
480 Pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Book Description
The Field Guide for Powerline Workers is an indispensable tool full of basic principles and best practices. This electrical application manual offers a reader-friendly, day-to-day approach to constructing, operating, and maintaining electrical distribution and transmission lines - both overhead and underground. Completely up-to-date with the latest OSHA guidelines and safety requirements, this book thoroughly outlines strategies for risk reduction, personal protection, managing emergencies, and controlling hazards on-the-job! Readers will learn effective troubleshooting skills that will enable them to handle situations involving power outages, voltage irregularities, transformers, and more. The material is presented in a quick reference format so that must-know information will be easily accessible in the field.
Review
"In summary, the book appears to be a valuable reference that would be useful in the field. The book provides a considerable amount of key information that is valuable for trouble investigation and other activities. This book will be a popular reference that will be a value to lineworkers in the field and out of the field." - Alan Drew/Senior V.P Northwest Lineman College
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Convenient size makes this book perfect to keep in the truck or carry along on the jobsite.
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Electrical awareness is thoroughly examined, including working on or near electrical circuits, vehicle grounding and bonding, lightning safety tips, and more.
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Coverage of distribution and transmission line technology enables readers to stay current with OSHA safety requirements and guidelines
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1- Working Safely
Chapter 2- Electrical Awareness
Chapter 3- Operating Switchgear
Chapter 4- Troubleshooting No Power
Chapter 5- Troubleshooting Voltage Irregularities
Chapter 6- Troubleshooting Transformers
Chapter 7- Installing Personal Protective Grounds
Chapter 8- Stringing, Splicing and Making Connections
Chapter 9- Working With an Underground Cable
Chapter 10- Rigging
Chapter 11- Preparing for Hot Work
Chapter 12- Using the Truck and Boom
Chapter 13- Installing and Removing Revenue Meters
Chapter 14- Troubleshooting Outdoor Lighting
Chapter 15- Controlling Tree Work Hazards
Chapter 16- Inspecting a Substation |
