Field Guide for Powerline Workers

Author: Wayne Van Soelen

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.

Features:

• coverage of distribution and transmission line technology enables readers to stay current with OSHA safety requirements and guidelines
• abundant tables, charts, and easy-to-follow formulas make this handbook a "must-have" for linemen and groundmen alike
• electrical awareness is thoroughly examined, including working on or near electrical circuits, vehicle grounding and bonding, lightning safety tips, and more
• serves as the perfect accompaniment to The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen
• convenient size makes this book perfect to keep in the truck or carry along on the jobsite

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

368 Pages - 6-1/4 x 8-3/4

1418014877 / 9781418014872