Utility Service Equipment Module 49109-11

What is Utility Service Equipment?

Early 1900’s Present

Aerial Devices

Jobsite Application Pole access Hot line work Installing pole mounted hardware, transformers, and wire

Aerial Components

Types/Application Telescoping Articulating Combination

Unit Categories/Application Category A: Designed and manufactured for bare-hand work. Boom is the primary insulation. Equipped with lower test electrode system. Category B: Equipped with lower test electrode system, but boom is secondary insulation. Insulating tools are primary insulation. Category C: Not equipped with lower test electrode system, and boom is secondary insulation. Insulating gloves and tools are primary insulation. Rated for 46kV and below. Category D/E: Units that are not typically used for gloving/hotline work (i.e. tree trimmers). Some insulation, but secondary.

Operation

Upper/Bucket Controls

Lower/Pedestal Controls

Digger Derricks

Jobsite Application Digging holes Lifting material Setting poles Setting transformers

Derrick Components

Types/Application Turret Winch PG Winch

Derrick Operation

Derrick Load Chart

Mounted Control Station Derrick Controls Mounted Control Station Radio Remote Controls

Safe Operation

Proper PPE Hard hat Safety-toe, dielectric footwear Safety glasses Flame resistant clothing Rubber & leather gloves Harness/lanyard High-visibility vest

Preventative Maintenance/Inspections Manufacturer required maintenance and inspections 90 days, 180 days, and annual Dielectric Testing

Pre-Operational Inspection Placards Fasteners Fluids DOT components (lights, airbrakes, tires, etc.) Pre-flight operational check

Warning Decals

Proper Unit Setup Slope limitations Address obstructions/hazards Properly chock wheels Satisfy all interlocks Proper grounding

Proper Operation Do’s: Don'ts: Read operator’s manual Overloading Reference and understand load charts Communicate Be aware of surroundings Don'ts: Overloading Side-loading Shock-loading Electrical contact

Hydraulic Tool System Tamp Pole puller Crimper Ground rod driver Impact wrench Chain saw

In Case of Emergency

Bucket-Inoperation Is proper unit mode selected? Are outrigger interlocks satisfied? Emergency lowering Lower controls Manual lowering valve D/C pump Use only for emergency situations

Unit Electrical Contact What if unit contacts energized lines?! Move away from conductor/lines if possible Stay in the bucket or on bed truck If egress from bed of truck is absolutely necessary, jump clear and shuffle away from truck No one from ground should contact the equipment Contact supervisor and Fleet department immediately

Removing Worker from Bucket Operate unit from pedestal controls to lower bucket to the ground and tilt the bucket. If unit will not reach the ground or does not tilt, a worker rescue kit/rigging may be required.

Other Utility Service Equipment

Boom Truck (Crane)

Manlifts (Non-Insulated) Articulated Telescoping Scissor

Off Road Equipment Skid steer Backhoe Dozer

Back-Yard Machines

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