An Introduction to Electrical Safety: Aerial Lines

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and others interested in electrical safety when working with aerial electric power distribution lines. Here is what is discussed: 1. AERIAL LINE WORK 2. POLE HANDLING OPERATIONS 3. POLE INSTALLATION, REPLACEMENT, AND REMOVAL 4. CLIMBING AND WORKING ON POLES 5. POLE CLIMBING EQUIPMENT 6. POLE CLIMBING AND WORK PRECAUTIONS 7. CROSSING STRUCTURES 8. STRINGING OR REMOVING DEENERGIZED CONDUCTORS AND OVERHEAD GROUND WIRES 9. ENERGIZED WORK 10. STREET LIGHTING 11. WORKING ON OR NEAR POLE-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT 12. AERIAL ROPE 13. TOOLS 14. AERIAL LIFTS AND INSULATED BUCKETS 15. TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH REMOVAL.