working near uninsulated powerlines

[BostonBull]

Insulation is a term that is often misunderstood.
Secondaries are insulated from each other, so they dont arc to one another.

Primaries are insulated from trees, with old papaer jackets, and newer plastic jackets.

Hendrix circuits have thick insulation to provide protection from trees, and allow them to be mounted midspan in seahorses with out arcing to one another.



Most common folk hear INSULATION, and think, I can touch that! This is a false misconception, and will get you killed. That jacket could be worn off, cracked, wet, dirty, have a pin hole in it etc etc. NEVER trust "insulation"

 

[classictruckman]

Yeah the only time you should consider something insulated is if it has an up to date dielectric sticker or the name THERMOS on it

 

[speelyei]

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Since I am my the owner, from what people say, I can designate myself as qualified after passing a test. Is this correct? Where could I look into such training? How involved is it?

I am interested in learning what is required for safety and certification. I know that I could probably find it through Google with some searching, but I am hoping some people can point me in the right direction. As the owner, I am always super busy, 8 days a week.

Thanks for all input from everyone.

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For me the training and certification took the form of a 2 year apprenticeship in the Portland, Oregon area. It was through the NWJATC and IBEW. I attended Saturday School, got on-the-job training, turned in performance reports from every Journeyman and Foreman I worked with for two years, and was passed as a recognized LCTT by the Apprenticeship Committee. I hold a Journeymans Card that states "Line Clearance Tree Trimmer", and have certificate for each year of the school.

You can also attend trainings from a variety of sources in EHAP and similar programs. ACRT, Inc. also offers a line clearance course you can take.

 

[NeTree]

"Insulation" should also not be confused with "weatherproofing".