1. Utility Service Equipment
Module

2. What is Utility Service Equipment?

3. Early 1900’s
Present

4. Aerial Devices

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

6. Aerial Components

7. Types/Application
Telescoping
Articulating
Combination

8. 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.

9. Operation

10. Upper/Bucket Controls

11. Lower/Pedestal Controls

12. Digger Derricks

13. Jobsite Application Digging holes Lifting material Setting poles
Setting transformers

14. Derrick Components

15. Types/Application
Turret Winch
PG Winch

16. Derrick Operation

17. Derrick Load Chart

18. Mounted Control Station
Derrick Controls
Mounted Control Station
Radio Remote Controls

19. Safe Operation

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

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

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

23. Warning Decals

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

25. 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

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

27. In Case of Emergency

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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.

31. Other Utility Service Equipment

32. Boom Truck (Crane)

33. Manlifts
(Non-Insulated)
Articulated
Telescoping
Scissor

34. Off Road Equipment
Skid steer
Backhoe
Dozer

35. Back-Yard Machines

36. Questions?