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Electric Lineman Training
Inside: Who we are What we can do for your utility
Our approach to training
Lineman training course descriptions including: Specialized
operator certification programs & Apprentice Lineman
certification options
2008 TRAINING CATALOG
9844 Business Way P.O. Box 1430 Manassas, Virginia 20108
Phone: 703-330-1836 Toll Free: 866-930-1836 Fax: 703-330-4413
Email: [email protected]
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Let us think of education as the means of developing our
greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope
and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated
into benefit for everyone - John F. Kennedy
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Table of Contents
InDev Specialists, Inc., - Who We Are 4
Training - the Key to Success 5
Sample Training Slides 6
The Lineman Training Program Team 7
Training Options 8
Section #1 Periodic Training Programs
Powerline Systems & General Safety 9-17
Underground Power Systems 18
Equipment Operator Certification 19
Section #2 Apprentice Lineman Training
4-Year Training Program Approach 20-21
Correspondence Course Options 22-23
Prior Training Program Action Photos 24
Training Team Bios 25-30
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Who We Are InDev Specialists, Inc (InDev) provides training and
professional advisory assistance in three core areas: electric
power and utility technical assistance, communication services, and
man-agement and operations consulting. InDev focuses on identifying
practical solutions to corporate problems and creating innovative
strategies for success. We provide professional development that
enhances leadership, team building and communication skills; and
provide training that transfers solutions, capabilities, and
techniques into the corporate memory as a catalyst for positive
change. InDev brings objective expertise to bear on solving
intractable problems. Typically, 80% of an organizations problems
can be traced to 20% of its operations. By applying Pareto Analysis
(80/20) survey methods to difficult situations, InDev evaluates
problems from a work process viewpoint. Using Root Cause Analysis,
InDev then identifies, isolates, and separates problems from
symptoms, thereby minimizing the possibility of their reoccurrence.
InDev formulates and tests viable remedies and recommends solutions
and corrective actions that can be implemented before problem-costs
escalate.
Core Areas
Electric Power and Utility Technical Assistance Communication
Services
Management and Opera-tions Consulting
Rural & Urban Distribution Ser-vices
Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Management Studies & Assess-ments
Transmission & Substation Design & Project Support
Skills Training & Professional De-velopment
Strategic Analysis, Planning, & Alignment
Load Forecasting & Planning Motivational Training
Organizational Analysis & Strengthening Renewable Energy
Applications Team Building & Motivation Corporate Restructuring
Support
Contingency Strategies & Planning Leadership Development
& Train-ing Change Management Guidance &
Support Energy Efficiency Evaluation &
Planning Speeches, Seminars, & Workshop
Facilitation Cooperative & Non-Profit Advi-
sory Assistance Safety & Security Grant Research &
Writing Resource Development Planning
Expert Witness Fundraising & Campaign Program Development
Project Management
Disaster Response & Mitigation Crisis & Disaster
Response Com-munication Community & Economic Develop-
ment Strategies
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We Offer Customized Training The training needs of InDev clients
are and cookie-cutter training programs do not meet these needs. We
can help your utility provide professionally prepared training
pre-sented by experienced trainers and subject-matter experts.
InDevs approach to training is to create a positive leaning
environment that gives own-ership of the training experience to the
trainee. We continually strive to engage partici-pants in a
training process that enhances skills-transfer and promotes
learning retention. Many organizations offer prepackaged
one-size-fits-all training programs. However, InDevs approach is to
modify each training program, even when used in similar
situa-tions, to meet the specific needs of the utility. You just
wont find this level of customized service available elsewhere. Our
training approach requires an enormous commitment to excellence and
continuous effort that many training organizations find arduous,
time consuming, and thus less profitable.
Training for linemen and electric system workers is the key to
success, increased reliability, and sustainability for electric
utilities. However, to be effective, training must be a continuing
process that steadily enhances the technical skills and reinforces
safe working practices. InDev Specialists Incs., training division
provides - A variety of lineman training programs Lineman
apprenticeship correspondence course options Professional
development training for management, financial, engineering,
and
administrative staff.
Training: the Global Key to Success for Electric Utilities
Better trained workers means a better, more profitable utility
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Sample Training Slides
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The Lineman Training Team
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InDev Specialists, Inc., has assembled a world-class training
development team that includes a Learning Systems Architect,
program development specialists, and subject matter experts. The
team below leads the lineman training program. Associate bios are
listed in the back of the catalog.
Program Director, Training & Development James M. Willis MS
Associate, Lineman Training Program Coordinator Jimmy L. Barron
CUSA Associate, Program Development & Implementation Ellen D.
Hunt MA Senior Associate, Content Development & Editing Anne C.
Lancaster MS Senior Associate, Learning Systems Architect Dr. David
Barbee PhD
InDev utilizes a number of subject-matter experts and trainers
to comple-ment and enhance the training experience. InDevs roster
of Training Asso-ciates includes professional engineers, managers,
and financial experts, as well as skilled technical trainers drawn
from among the thousands of elec-tric utility professionals working
in the rural electric cooperatives, munici-pal electric systems,
and investor electric utilities throughout America. This alliance
of experts ensures the competency and technical knowledge of the
instructors. The InDev training team roster includes professional
trainers such as Cameron Sheppard - with more than 40 years of
experience in line work and JTS training.
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Training Options
InDev Specialists Inc., offers two training program options
Training Option #1: Safety & Training Workshops Training
Option One (pages 9-18). In the U.S., these courses are regularly
taught in one day sessions on a monthly basis. To accommodate the
special logistical and location needs of international clients,
InDev offers these pro-grams in series of 4 & 5 day workshops,
which can be presented on bi-monthly (every 2 months) or quarterly
(every 3 months). The workshops can be presented onsite at
individual utilities or at a host utility to a cluster of
participants from several utilities.
Note: Option #1 workshops can be customized by selecting the
programs to be presented.
Option #2: Apprentice Lineman Training Training Section Two
(pages 19-22) highlights InDevs four-year Appren-tice Lineman
program. This program leads to a Certificate of Completion and
industry recognition of learning achievement. The program consists
of class-room instruction, field workshop, and completion of the
Merchant Job Training and Safety Courses, a 4-year certified
correspondence course. The Apprentice Lineman training program is
can be provided on a monthly. bi-monthly (2-month), or quarterly
(3-month) schedule. The program com-bines text-book course work
with hands-on experience and skills-building.
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Training Option #1: Safety & Training Workshops
These courses were developed as standalone 1 and 2 day training
programs. However to accommodate the special needs and location
requirements of Your utility members, InDev is offering to combine
related or complemen-tary programs into a series of 4 & 5 day
workshops. These workshops can then be presented on a monthly,
bi-monthly, or quarterly basis. These work-shops can be presented
to individual Your utility member utilities that have a minimum
class size of 15, or to groups of participants from several Your
utility members for trainings held in a common location.
TOPICS
Pages 10 - 17: Overhead Distribution & General Safety Page
18: Underground Power Distribution Page 19: Equipment Operator
Certification
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Transformer Connections 1 A beginners transformer class, that
teaches the employees how to identify all of the different types of
transformers used in the utility industry. Also, it instructs them
in how to identify the basic parts of a transformer and how to read
the nameplate information. This includes a presentation and a
hands-on demonstration.
Transformer Connections 2 This class moves the employees to the
next level, including learning about the inductive properties of
transformers, polarities, fusing and turns ratio characteristics.
Basic single phase use is discussed, and a hands-on demonstration
for hookups is given. Basic paralleling of single phase
transformers is explained.
Transformer Connections 3 This class will give instruction on
making up all of the transformer banking theories and hook-ups for
an individual system. The student will have hands-on experience
hooking up transformer banks, along with regular written testing
for each bank discussed. Also, the instructor will discuss the
methods for paralleling three phase banks for emergency situations.
Ferro-resonance will be addressed along with how to avoid it.
FACT Transformer Banking (Full Amperage Capacity Transformer)
This is a special transformer used primarily in the oil fields for
very deep submersible pumps. This is different from convention
banking since the transformers have dual secondary tap changers to
allow the transformers to be adjusted for a multitude of voltage
ranges to compensate for voltage drop on the wells that are located
thousands of feet below the earths surface. Transf.
Program #: TC 002.01 Type: Technical Training
Program #: TC 001.03 Type: Technical Training
Program #: TC 001.02 Type: Technical Training
Program #: TC 001.01 Type: Technical Training
How to safely bypass a voltage regulator Electric utility
employees face many dangers when a voltage regulator is handled
improperly at the time of switching in and out of service. This
course will demonstrate the safe procedures for bypassing a
regulator. It will also demonstrate three methods used to test the
regulator to determine the proper neutral position. Also presented
is how to test for the correct position when out of service. A
presentation of blown
Program #: TC 004.01 Type: Technical Training
Capacitor Safety Capacitors are one of the most misunderstood
and dangerous of the apparatus that a lineman handles. The course
will give an overview of inductance and reactance, lagging and
leading current, and show how to properly inspect and switch out
capacitors. Shunting the devices, will also be demonstrated. Actual
system information and photos will be needed for this program.
Program #: ST 007.01 Technical / Safety Training
Meter Safety (Installation and Removal) Meters that are
installed on a shorted circuit are as dangerous as a loaded
grenade! Simple tests can help to make this procedure much safer.
Also slamming in a meter can create some nasty glass splinters and
cut you severely. This session features interesting photos and
videos of some things to watch for to provide for your safety.
Substation Safety and Inspection Substation safety &
inspections are critical to your system operation and the untimely
loss of critical equipment and employees. This class will involve a
classroom presentation along with a field visit with a professional
and seasoned inspector. Sometimes it is helpful to see how other
utilities view the inspection process. This is a contracted class
so plan far in advance.
Program #: ST 007.03 Technical / Safety Training
Program #: ST 007.03 Technical / Safety Training
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Aerial Lift Rescue All employees that work either in or around
aerial lift equipment shall be trained in emergency rescue
procedures at least on an annual basis. Two different methods are
used. Employees are required to call for help, remove the victim
from the line by using the lower controls, bring the bucket to a
rescue position, and either tilting the bucket (if equipped) or
using the rope block method on the
Pole Climbing for beginners This class is a 3 day event to teach
new climbers how to select the proper tools, inspect equipment and
learn climbing techniques as well as develop their sense of
balance. All training is performed with the use of certified fall
arrest equipment mounted on the top of each training pole. This is
very rigid training and after the third day, most will also receive
their pole climbing certification
Wooden Pole-top Hurt-Man Rescue This should be an annual
requirement. This will be available for certified climbers only.
The pole climbing certification can be combined, if necessary. The
class consists of a rescue climber calling for help, putting on his
own tools, climbing to the rescue position and lowering the victim
with a handline within 4 minutes or less. Used for this
demonstration is a 150 pound Tuff Kelly. Live victims are not
Transmission Tower Rescue (Lattice or Tubular Steel) This should
be an annual requirement. This will be available for certified
climbers only. The pole climbing certification can be combined, if
necessary. The class consists of a rescue climber calling for help,
putting on his own tools, climbing to the rescue position and
lowering the victim with a rescue device within 4 minutes or less.
Used for this demonstration is a 150 pound Tuff Kelly. Live victims
are not
Confined Space Rescue (Pole-Top) This should be an annual
requirement for utilities! This will be available for confined
space trained employees only. The class consists of a rescuer
climber calling for help, testing the atmosphere, putting on his
own tools, climbing to the rescue position and raising the victim
with a rescue tripod within 4 minutes or less. Used for this
demonstration is a 150 pound Tuff Kelly. Live victims are not
allowed. (site specific
Program #: ST 006.02 Type: Safety Training
Program #: ST 005.02 Type: Safety Training
Program #: ST 001.04 Type: Safety Training Requires 45 day
advance notice
Program #: ST 001.03 Type: Safety Training
Program #: ST 001.02 Type: Technical / Safety Training
Program #: ST 006.01 Type: Safety Training
Wooden Pole Climbing Certification All linemen that climb wooden
poles should have a certification in their employee file regardless
of experience. This consists of a 20 question written test,
complete tool inspection, and a field demonstration of skills
before a qualified instructor. The training packet is then signed
by the instructor and given to the employer to place into the
personnel file.
Program #: ST 001.01 Type: Safety Training
Program #: ST 006.03 Type: Safety Training
Transmission line Inspection (Construction or Maintenance)
Transmission Line inspections are critical to your system operation
and the untimely loss of critical equipment and employees. This
class will involve a classroom presentation along with a field
visit with a professional and seasoned inspector. Sometimes it is
helpful to see how other utilities view the inspection process.
This is a contracted class so plan far in advance.
Switching and Tagging Procedures Many companies still do not
have a formal switching and tagging procedure. Others need to do
refresher training every year. Although this program is very
extensive and site specific, we are available to assist with these
matters. The OSHA 1910.269 standards will also be used to design
new or to teach any existing program. Please plan this class well
in advance of actual
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Supervisor Training Skills 1 (Part 1 of 2 Series) With todays
workforce changing ever so rapidly, many new supervisors are simply
not ready to make the transition from worker to being the boss!
This course will give the new supervisor some guidelines as to how
to handle their projects and to take a different look as to their
role in the industry. Discussion includes How to fail as a leader
Developed around the electric utility industry.
Supervisor Training Skills 2 (Part 2 of 2 Series) The supervisor
today has to deal with different issues from other generations.
Values have changed and what is important to the young employee is
much different. This course is designed to help manage younger
employees and to provide the role model that keeps them happy as
well as safe. Developed around the electric utility industry.
NSC Certified Flagger Training This course is from the National
Safety Council, and is used to certify that employees know the
proper flagging procedures when working along a roadway. Every year
many accidents are caused by either improper flagging or none at
all. Most states have adopted the NSC program as an accepted
program. Some states require even more stringent regulations,
example: Texas,
NSC Coaching the Utility Truck Driver (Large Vehicles) The
National Safety Council offers many different Defensive Driving
Programs. This program is tailored to the electric utility truck
driver in many of the most common accident scenarios. This program
is designed around the larger aerial lift or digger derrick trucks.
It is a very thorough program and is offered as a instructor led
program or can be set up on a computer for individual
interactive
NSC DD4 Defensive Driving (Light Vehicles) For all employees,
this program is recommended. It covers the office and smaller
vehicles such as pickups, cars and personal vehicles. Meter
readers, engineers and supervisors really need this program. This
is offered as an instructor led program only.
Program #: ST008.03 Type: Safety Training
Program #: ST008.02 Type: Safety Training
Program #: ST008.01 Type: Safety Training
Program #: TM001.03 Type: Supervisory Training Limited to Crew
Leaders, Foremen, & Supervisors
Program #: TM001.02 Type: Supervisory Training Limited to Crew
Leaders, Foremen, & Supervisors
Selecting and Managing Contractors If you are a utility that has
used contract labor for some time, you already know that all are
not created equal! This course will help you to select safe and
efficient contractors, hold pre-bid meetings, project inspections,
and to look for possible extra work orders before they happen. How
to handle safety infractions by maintaining contract compliance,
and g your company image with
Program #: TM001.01 Type: Supervisory Training
Accident Investigation Procedures This program will meet the
cooperative safety accreditation training requirements. No one
wants an accident! But it helps to know the correct protocol when
this type of event happens. Discussion will include some role-play,
mock drill, and steps of what to do if OSHA should show up.
Development of an accident investigation team will be
recommended.
Program #: TM002.02 Type: Supervisory Training Limited to Crew
Leaders, Foremen, & Supervisors
Safety Committee Development Safety committees are one of the
most valuable tools that a company have to monitor its safety
program. However, many times it becomes unorganized and turns into
a gripe session. This training will give it guidelines and
structure with a very keen sense of order.
Program #: TM002.03 Type: Supervisory Training Limited to Crew
Leaders, Foremen, & Supervisors
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Equi-potential Bonding & Grounding It is imperative that
this very controversial subject is taught properly. Even after 10
years of the OSHA 1910.269, many employees still do not understand
this procedure. Issues covered are overhead single point and
bracket grounding, pad-mount equi-potential grounding, conductor
stringing,
Personal Protective Grounds Testing Remember the old adage, a
chain is only as strong as its weakest link! It is also true for
ground testing. All personal protective grounds should be tested at
least annually. A PowerPoint program is used as well as actual
testing of your companies grounds. The presentation will show some
grounds being tested during the use of infrared technology. All
testing units will be discussed, Chance, Hastings
Truck Grounding Did you know that most of the major aerial lift
and digger derrick manufacturers equip grounding cables and
connections on trucks that do not meet ASTM standards? A few
modifications are needed in most cases to make them correct. Also
employees need to understand how to properly use grounding reels on
vehicles.
Program #: ST010.03 Type: Safety
Program #: TC006.02 Type: Technical Training
Program #: ST010.02 Type: Safety Training
Program #: ST010.01 Type: Safety & Technical Training
Electrical Safety (below 600 volts) Many electrical accidents
within an electric utility happen at the shop or building
facilities. Is it because we feel so comfortable around lower
voltages? This presentation covers the facilities, and inside
wiring hazards that we are sometimes exposed to. Very good course
to meet OSHA standards for facilities.
Machine guarding Machine Guarding is a pet peeve with OSHA! Many
times employees remove machine guards on grinders and other
equipment because they seem to get in the way. The OSHA standards
will be discussed as well as a presentation showing proper
procedures. Also a very good course to go over while preparing for
an insurance, OSHA or Safety Accreditation inspection.
Program #: GS002.08 Type: Safety Training
Abrasive Tool Safety (Grinders) How do you check a grinder wheel
for damage? Many employees do not actually know. At very high rpms
this is a recipe for disaster. What guards are needed? This will
also be discussed as well as the proper PPE for using these
tools.
Program #: GS003.02 Type: Safety Training
Spill Prevention (Chemical) The electric utility has many
scenarios of chemical spills for example: batteries in the shop and
substation control rooms, antifreeze and hydraulic fluids from
vehicles, transformer, recloser, and capacitor ruptures. This
course is designed around your actual policies and the equipment at
your facility.
Program #: GS002.07 Type: Safety Training
Personal Protective Equipment This is a basic program that
covers all of the most common PPE that an electric utility employee
would use. Discussion and demonstrations will cover, hardhats,
safety toe shoes, flame resistant clothing, safety glasses, fall
arrest harnesses, face shields, work gloves and a clear mind as the
most important tool of all.
Program #: ST010.04 Type: Safety
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Save Your Hearing This is a very misunderstood subject! Your
young employees will never miss their hearing until its gone! It
happened to me also. Of course, this training will teach them how
to protect their hearing at work and at home. A decibel meter will
be present to help identify hazardous zones to be placarded and the
proper hearing protection selected. Employee hearing tests can
either be done by the employer or we can
Program #: GS002.03 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS002.04 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS002.05 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS002.06 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS003.01 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS002.07 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS002.08 Type: Safety Training
BBP Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure to bodily fluids could happen
at any time. It could be an employee accident or just a stranger
along a highway in an accident. In today's world, with HIV (AIDS),
Hepatitis B & C, and many other pathogens, it just makes sense
to protect yourself while administering medical aid. Many methods
will be discussed, even makeshift protection is found without the
proper tools. Advise to
Back Safety Look around you or look at your workers comp claims
and you will notice many older employees who have severe back pain
from time to time. There are many ways to save the muscles and
vertebras in your employees back. Exercises, proper lifting, and
proper sleep habits, will be discussed. The use of back braces will
be discouraged unless they are prescribed by a physician.
Medical Protocols for Crew Safety With this program, you will be
provided a list of medical protocols that can be edited and placed
into book form for the crews to have in the field. Many issues are
discussed, including critical first aid procedures while waiting
for the EMS. A discussion of each procedure will be covered in the
class. Protocols are in Word format.
NSC CPR/ First Aid & AED The National Safety Council CPR /
First Aid program is a very good program that meets the needs of
the electric utility industry. It is normally listed as separate
classes, but it can be combined into one. Recommended is to also
cover the Bloodborne pathogens training during the same day. AEDs
are becoming commonplace with training needed to operate them. AED
training is a
New Employee Orientation to Utility Safety New employees are
basically qualified to operate a shovel only until oriented on the
hazards that they may face. Everything from PPE, safety manual
review, a tour around the equipment and facilities, and what they
are not allowed to do are all important issues to cover. This
program is site specific for each utility.
Eye & Face Protection Eye and face protection is very
important for many different areas of our industry. Presentation
will include selecting the proper protection for overhead and
underground linework, Grinders and flying particles, chemical
splashing in substation battery rooms, and repair shops. The
special eye protection required for night time use will also be
addressed.
Fire extinguishers (Proper use and Inspections) Take a walk
along your building facilities and trucks and look for the signed
monthly inspection. Ask your employees what type of fire
extinguisher to use for paper, oil, or electrical. I will guess
that not all of your answers will be the same. This is a very good
course for all levels of personnel who may not have experience
putting out an actual fire. Demonstrations will be held. The
utility furnishes the extinguishers.
Program #: GS003.01 Type: Safety Training
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Program #: GS002.03 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS002.04 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS003.01 Type: Safety Training
Workplace Violence This is an area that is changing every day.
This can range from a disgruntled customer, or employee. Also
todays world can involve our employees in domestic disputes,
terrorism or even robbery either in the front lobby, in the field
or even in the employee parking lot. Employees who are trained to
be alert will always have a safer environment.
Working around Vicious dogs Dog attacks are common for
meter-readers, collectors, and maintenance workers. This is a
subject that is near and dear to the heart of the InDev
staffespecially Jimmy Barron whose son Philip suffered a fatal dog
attack several years ago. This program reviews past attacks on
workers and will help the participant learn to read the body
language of a dog, and identify actions to
Safety Accreditation Preparation For preparation of a safety
accreditation inspection, we can administer a mock inspection using
the actual inspection booklets to determine if you are ready for
the real thing. This is not a bad idea, for those hoping to pass on
the first inspection.
NESC overview for linemen Every 5 years, the National Electric
Safety Code changes somewhat. Linemen are normally the last to know
of these changes. The seminars and books are expensive so the
staking and engineering staff normally attends. This course is
simply an overview of the basic issues that the lineman needs to
know to help eliminate code violations in the field. Actual local
photos will be used for the
Office Safety Office workers are often neglected or overlooked
with the safety program. Take a look around to see if they are
familiar with the emergency action plan, the first aid procedures,
or the fire extinguishers. Have they been given a safety manual?
Many accidents happen in the office, we can help with these
issues.
Program #: GS001.01 Type: Safety Training
Working in extreme hot weather Many parts of the nation can be
very hot in the summer months. Those rubber sleeves and gloves make
a lineman very hot and if not addressed with cooling off periods
and plenty of liquids, could also be very dangerous. This program
help to educate employees on how to work in those conditions with
safety and teamwork.
Program #: GS000.00 Type: Safety Training
Construction Fall protection This training covers the OSHA 1926
fall arrest standards and is designed around the electric utility
industry. It covers the selection and inspection process, the
different types of anchors and lanyards. Harnesses are discussed
with a special emphasis placed on selecting the proper one for
aerial lift rescue. A
Ladder Safety One of OSHAs favorites! Use of ladders requires
knowing how to select the proper ladder for each job. Load limits,
length and angle ratios, step ladders, straight ladders, decals and
proper materials. Proper footing is also important! Aluminum in our
industry is not recommended! There is even discussion of
specialized ladders for transmission hot work.
Program #: GS002.05 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS003.02 Type: Safety Training
Program #: GS003.03 Type: Safety Training
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Proper use and inspection of Rubber Cover-ups Rubber cover-up
comes in many classes and types of materials. Some just use it on
anything because its orange! Employees will leave this class
knowing every thing about their cover-up. The ASTM standards, how
to select, care and clean, the voltage classes of rubber, testing
requirements, field inspection and proper storage. Do you have
aluminum tool boxes for rubber goods storage? Dont do
Hard cover-up use and inspections Hard cover-up comes in many
classes. Employees will leave this class knowing every thing about
their cover-up. The ASTM standards, how to select, care and
cleaning hard cover-up, classes of materials, testing requirements,
field inspection and proper storage. Do you have aluminum tool
boxes for Hard cover-up storage? Dont do it! A very good class!
Proper Use and Inspections of Rubber Gloves Rubber gloves are a
lineman's and metermans life! However, many things can happen to
them from day to day. Does your company limit the use of hand soap
to ones that are friendly to type 1 natural rubber. Many hand soaps
damage rubber gloves. Employees will be taught how to select, test,
use, and care for their gloves. Also a discussion of selection,
manufacture, and protectors
Rubber Glove Training This training is very extensive and
involves both field and classroom training. It will encourage the
use of JSAs designed for rubber glove work. The instructor will
take a group into the field and have them work out various type of
structures, set poles inline and examine cover-up procedures. This
program has to be modified for each type of system and the
materials used. A very good
Order #: 044 Type: Safety / Technical Training
Order #: 043 Type: Safety Training
Order #: 042 Type: Safety / Technical Training
Order #: 041 Type: Safety / Technical Training
Order #: 040 Type: Safety / Technical Training
Hot Stick Cleaning & Testing The OSHA standards require that
hot sticks are tested every two years. Many times they need repairs
or testing before this period expires. In this class, the employees
will be taught the proper methods for testing, and will assist in
using my equipment for testing their equipment. Items demonstrated
will include cleaning the finish, inspection, waxing vs. silicone
wiping, and wet testing. Test records will be kept for
Introduction and Overview of Hot-Line Powerline Work This
program provides an overview of the unique circumstances
requirements of hotline powerline work. This course will NOT
provide the full skill-sets required for competency in hotline
work, but provides the participant with an understanding of the
training, tools, and safety practices needed to accomplish
Order #: 045 Type: Safety / Technical Training
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Hazard Recognition for Utilities All employees working for an
electric utility should be able to recognize hazards in the office
and in the field. This program is packed with photos of potential
hazards to both power outages and human contact accidents. This is
a great way to avoid unnecessary litigation and enhance your
reputation within the community. Your insurance carrier will thank
you!
Program #: GS007.01 Type: Safety Training
Order #: 060 Type: Safety Training
Order #: 058 Type: Safety Training
Order #: 057 Type: Safety Training
Order #: 056 Type: Safety Training
Order #: 055 Type: Safety Training
APPA Safety Manual Review The safety manual with most crew
members is the most frequently lost book. This class will allow the
employees to play a game to answer and compete against other teams
to get the correct answers first. A computerized game similar to
Jeopardy will be used with 4 remote control modules being issued,
one to each team. This is a very competitive game, and a great
teacher.
Safety Manual Test (APA Safety Manual Standard ) It is important
to have test results demonstrating employee competence in safety
rule knowledge on file. Two methods of testing are available: 1)a
written test using a 120 question, timed, multiple choice test; or
2) an interactive test set up on a stand-alone, Internet connected
computer, which permits testing of individual employees and which
can be scheduled on an as-available basis.
OSHA (501) 10 & 30 Hour General Industry Standards The 10
hour consists of two 5 hour days of actual classroom, The 30 hour
course consists of 3-1/2 eight hour class days. The 501 course is
an OSHA outreach program that will give training for the OSHA 1910
General Industry Standards. (Certification cards for this course
will be issued by OSHA for U.S. based programs)
Sling Inspection Why do employees get sentimental with old
slings that are damaged and keep them around long after their
useful, safe lifespan anyway? This class helps employees understand
how to select and inspect the proper sling for the job, understand
load charts and why they are important to be used properly. They
will learn Why and When to remove damaged slings from service and
how to
Electric Meter Theft Diversion In some areas of the country,
people are looking for a way to save on their power bills!
Employees need to be aware of how clever some of these techniques
are and how to look for it. Power theft affects all consumers, and
must be stopped! However, catching someone stealing power can be
dangerous and the preservation of evidence must be maintained.
State laws apply.
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URD Tagging, Switching, and Grounding Have you ever tried to
trace underground cables that have not been tagged? It is
frustrating and also unsafe. This program is site specific, but,
very important that all divisions and crews of any company must
have a uniform method of tagging that is easily understood.
Grounding is also an important issue before you can work on any
cable. We will show you how to test for voltage, ground
Program #: UG001.02 Type: Technical & Safety Training
Program #: UG002.03 Type: Safety Training
Underground Terminating and Splicing Course includes showing the
proper methods of using stripping tools for URD including
adjustment. Also, it shows how to properly test for voltage, spike
cable before cutting and how to follow the manufacturers
instructions for cable terminations. Included are safe methods for
making up cable to overhead terminations, splicing cable in a
trench, and elbows.
Program #: UG002.01 Type: Technical Training
Underground Switching & Tagging This program is company
specific. Employees are given many different switching scenarios to
isolate cable for emergency repair, and required to write examples
of switching orders for each scenario using your company maps,
switching procedures and tagging procedures. OSHA 1910.269
guidelines for switching and tagging will be discussed.
Program #: UG002.02 Type: Safety Training
Confined Spaces - (Underground and Interior) Did you know that
when there is a confined space fatality often 2 to 3 rescuers are
killed trying to retrieve the first victim? This is a site specific
course. Many things will be both discussed, tested and
demonstrated. Checking air quality, rescue procedures &
equipment, attendant, hot work permits, and permit required
confined spaces will be discussed. Very extensive course.
Program #: UG003.01 Type: Safety Training
Trenching & Excavation (employee overview) This is the
annual required training for employees who work in excavations such
as URD installations, trenches and vaults. This is not a competent
person course but a crew general procedure course.
Trenching & Excavation (Competent Person) This course is the
daddy of all underground trenching courses. It will certify the
employees who attend are an OSHA recognized Competent Person for
the purpose of trenching and excavation. It will cover the daily
testing of soil conditions, penetration tests, silt tests, ribbon
tests, and many more tests. This employee must have the direct
authority to stop work during an unsafe observation of soil
conditions
Program #: UG001.01 Type: Safety Training
Underground Power Systems The following programs focus on the
safe operations of underground electric power systems. Additional
classes are being developed to increase the number of subjects
covered in this area.
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Backhoe Operators Certification All personnel that operate
backhoes should have a certification in their employee file,
regardless of experience. This consists of a 10 question written
test, complete unit inspection and a field demonstration of skills
operating the equipment before a qualified instructor. The training
packet is then signed by the instructor, given to the employer to
place into the personnel file.
Underground trencher Operators Certification All personnel that
operate trenchers should have a certification in their employee
file, regardless of experience. This consists of a 10 question
written test, complete unit inspection, and a field demonstration
of skills operating the equipment before a qualified instructor.
The training packet is then signed by the instructor, given to the
employer to place into the personnel file.
Aerial Lift Operators Certification All personnel that operate
aerial lifts should have a certification in their employee file
regardless of experience. This consists of a 10 question written
test, complete boom inspection, and a field demonstration of skills
operating the equipment before a qualified instructor. The training
packet is then signed by the instructor and given to the employer
to place into the personnel file.
Program #: CT002.01 Type: Safety Training
Digger Derrick Operators Certification All personnel that
operate digger derricks should have a certification in their
employee file regardless of experience. This consists of a 10
question written test, complete boom inspection, and a field
demonstration of skills operating the equipment before a qualified
instructor. The training packet is then signed by the instructor
and given to the employer to place into the personnel file.
Program #: CT002.02 Type: Safety Training
Forklift Certification (Model Specific) All personnel that
operate forklifts should have a certification in their employee
file, regardless of experience. This consists of a written test,
complete unit inspection and a field demonstration of skills
operating the equipment before a qualified instructor. The training
packet is then signed by the instructor and given to the employer
to place into the
Forklift Safety A annual refresher course for forklift operators
certification. This program has to be designed around your actual
equipment. Discussion will include the safety triangle, fueling
hazards, traveling with a suspended load, all terrain forklifts,
oil leaks, signaling for turns and crossings, and many other
subjects.
Program #: CT003.02 Type: Safety Training
Program #: CT003.01 Type: Safety Training
Program #: CT004.01 Type: Safety Training
Program #: CT004.02 Type: Safety Training
Equipment Operator Certifications These certification programs
are presented by qualified instructors and include certification
packets developed by the Texas Engineering Extension Service
(TEEX). The programs are
comprised of demonstrations and practices using the utilitys
equipment, which ensures that the participants are familiar with
the safe operation of the type equipment found within their
utility. Utilizing the TEEX certification provides a proven and
reliable industry standard for
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Section #2: Apprentice Lineman Training The Apprentice Lineman
Training Program employs a comprehensive multidis-cipline training
model that incorporates a number of training techniques to en-hance
the learning process and ensure comprehension. This is a four-year
Appren-tice Lineman program that leads to a Certificate of
Completion and industry rec-ognition of accomplishment. Training
disciplines incorporated within the program include classroom
learning experiences, hands-on workshops and field training
clinics, which are complemented by certified correspondence courses
that are proctored by the InDev trainer. This program is annually
scheduled on a bi-monthly or quarterly basis throughout the 4-year
training cycle. The program uses the Merchant Job Training and
Safety Courses as the foundation of the training.
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InDevs Apprentice Lineman Training programs teach the essential
skills and techniques needed to safely and effectively perform
powerline work. This is a multi-year program that develops a
foundation of knowledge of basic electricity theory and develops
needed math skills through easy-to understand language which are
both linked to real-world applications. These programs develop
positive attitudes toward safety and instill a sense of pride and
professionalism in program graduates. At the start of the each
program cycle, the participants enroll in the Merchant JTS(MJTS)
correspondence course. Each correspondence course includes
competency testing for advancement to the next level. Program
Advancement The participant is required to pass a series of written
and oral examinations that demonstrate mastery of the course
subject matter. A minimum score of eighty percent (80%) correct is
required to advance to the next level. The participants will also
be required to show mastery of the pertinent training proficiencies
through hands-on Skills Test demonstrating that the requisite
skills have been achieved. At the conclusion of the four-year of
correspondence course, the trainee must pass a comprehensive
examination that tests their knowledge on the entire curricula
prior to graduation from the program. Records and Awards Records
will be maintained of attendance, courses completed, and grades
achieved with copies provided to the participant and the host
utility. Annual Certificates of Completion (signed by both InDev
and the client utility) are awarded for each program level
achieved. The successful completion of the full Apprentice Lineman
Training Program including the correspondence work and concurrent
on-the-job training program provides evidence that the trainee has
achieved the knowledge and skills of an apprentice lineman.
Apprentice Lineman Training
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Mr. James Willis, the President of InDev Specialists, Inc., is
the program director. James works with both clients and the core
training program team to ensure that each program meets the clients
needs and exceeds their expectations. Mr. Willis has over thirty
years of experience in the electricity industry and years of
international development experience. He also has extensive
practical electric power system experience as a lineman, electrical
engineer, and senior utility executive. Mr. Willis educational
background includes:
M.S.M., International Development, Hope International
University, Fullerton, CA 2002 B.S.EET, Electric Power Engineering,
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 1985 A.A.,
Technology/Pre-Engineering; A.A.S., Electric Power Systems,
Bainbridge College, Bainbridge, GA 1983
Mr. Willis has a solid education and training background
including experience as an adjunct professor in the State of
Georgias university system. He has developed curriculum and
implemented training programs in more than a dozen countries in
diverse training situations and environments. James has effectively
managed training programs, international study tours, and U.S.
based site-visits for over 10 years, and he participates as a
subject-matter expert and trainer for various training programs.
Mr. Willis is a cooperative development specialist and an expert in
small electric system development. He is an electrification expert
in energy efficiency, energy resource planning, system evaluations,
environmental impact assessments, and rapid rural appraisals. James
is an experienced organizational specialist, strategic planner, and
operational framework developer, and is an expert in power system
operations and management, . He also is well versed in livelihood
advancement and economic development consultant. He has
capabilities in alternative/renewable energy, IT/telecommunication
implementation, and sustainable development approaches. Mr. Willis
has participated in disaster response and recovery operations
across the globe, and has implemented emergency response actions,
transition projects and long-term rehabilitation programs. He has
worked in post conflict activities including Africa, Asia, and
Eastern Europe, as well as disaster response operations after
earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and typhoons in Asia, the
Caribbean, Central America, and the U.S. Mr. Willis international
experience includes assignments in Afghanistan, Bahamas,
Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Rep-of-Georgia, Greece,
Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Nepal, Philippines, Romania,
Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and the U.S. (a full resume for
James is available upon request)
Program Director James Willis
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Jimmy Barron is InDevs Senior Associate for Lineman Training
with responsibility for managing lineman training program
development. Jimmy has more than 25 years of experience in the
electric utility industry for a variety of disciplines including
primary responsibility for lineman training in the U.S. Rocky
Mountain region states of North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska,
Utah and Nevada. Prior to his work in the western United States,
Jimmy worked for a number of utilities and utility contractors in
the southeastern United States in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina
and Florida. Notable former employers include the electric utility
contractors - MASTEC, Utilities Construction, and Eastern
Utilities. Power companies and associations include - Wyoming Rural
Electric Association, City of Tallahassee FL, Oglethorpe Power
Corporation, Grady EMC, and The Satilla REMC. Jimmy has managed
safety and training projects in the following areas: Power
generation (hydro and fossil fuel) Power generation construction
projects (hydro pumped storage facility) Right of way clearing and
maintenance Overhead distribution line construction and maintenance
Underground distribution line construction and maintenance
Transmission line construction and maintenance OSHA 30 hour and
1910.269 Seminars
(Jimmys full resume is available by request)
Lineman Training Program Coordinator & Lead Trainer
Jimmy L. Barron, CUSA Certified Utility Safety Administrator
Endorsement in Electric # 1086
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Ellen Hunt is actively involved with clients during both the
design and implementation phase of each program. In the design
phase, she works with the team to develop curricula and assists in
bringing together the various materials and program pieces needed
to meet the clients require-ments. She works with clients to
coordinate each training event and en-sures logistics are handled
in a professional and timely manner. Ellens experience combined
with her linguistic skills, helps keep communication between InDev
and its clients clear and ensures seamless program implan-tation.
Ellens educational background includes: Master of Arts,
International Education: Evaluation Specialization George
Washington University, Washington, D.C., July, 1997; Bachelor of
Arts; Major: Politics; Minor: International Relations, Anthropology
coursework, American University of Beirut, Lebanon, January74 -
July 75 A synopsis of Ellens recent training assignments is listed
below (a full resume is available upon request). Created and
implemented, job-specific ESL curriculum for U.S. Embassy security
forces in Ka-
bul, Afghanistan Managed for short-term Materials Management
course & U.S. visits for Bangladesh engineers Edited teaching
curricula for NRECA Intl Program - Engineering & Operations
Training Assessed electronics technology schools placement
departments achievements through the
Md. States ACET certification Researched and designed evaluation
of employers Guatemalan rural renewable energy pilot pro-
ject Researched and created employer's practical training policy
for 244 foreign, sponsored student-
participants, which policy was later applied to the larger
employer-sponsored population of 3,000 foreign college students
Developed EFL teaching manual for use in Moroccan schools (they
had no standard EFL text-books at that time)
Produced, edited, and wrote articles for, NRECAs International
Programs Division TieLine, a quarterly RE based periodical
Created study guides, surveys and questionnaires for 200
Lebanese participants in a three year, pilot workstudy program
Managed placement department for adult electronics technology
school; taught Job Search course as part of curriculum
Coordinator and manager for seven U.S. university-sites focusing
on international students of-fices and specific academic
departments in a three year, pilot education/practical training
pro-gram for 100 foreign student-participants.
Senior Associate, Program Development & Implementation Ellen
D. Hunt
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Anne Lancaster is InDevs Senior Associate in charge of content,
editing, and manuscript development. She works with our clients to
ensure the level of product quality and excellence are achieved and
maintained throughout the life of the program. Annes experience in
program structuring, design, and layout help ensure professional
re-sults are achieved during program development. Anne is a
profes-sional writer with expertise in research and writing
government stud-ies on community and economic development. Anne
educational background includes:
Masters of Science, Public Relations Administration, Kogod
School of Business, American University, Washington, DC 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science,
Hollins College, Hollins, VA Anne has more than 30 years of
professional development and writing experience. A synopsis of
recent assignments include - (a full resume listing of Annes
impressive credentials is available upon request) 1998-2006
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Arlington, VA.
Developed supervisory
training modules for new managers and community and economic
development profession-als. Developed case studies on model
community and economic development projects for
www.cooperative.com. Prepared participant conference materials for
naothiona conferenced on wastewater systems for small and medium
size communities. Authored a monthly on-line newsletter listing
news, conferences, training, funding sources, and publications for
co-operative subscribers. Developed and updated the NRECAs Federal
Financial Assistance at a Glance. A synthesis of Annes training
materials design and development experience is provided below.
Provided quality control reviews of competency modules
designated to train American Red
Cross staff in the operating procedures that govern the
processing of donors and blood nation-wide. Designed training
modules and modified others as necessary.
Managed a media project to produce drug prevention audiotapes
for ehthnic high-risk adoles-cents and parents. Designed and wrote
three training manuals, conducted interviews, and pro-duced 12
audio tapes offering lesions learned from field experience.
The National Center for Prevention (NCAP), Rockville, MD. Edited
curriculum on Family Strengthening Program to serve as operational
guidelines for NCAP grantees.
Researched and developed sequenced instructional modules for
NASA staff on procurement procedures and participation on Source
Evaluation Boards (used to select contractors for large contracts
including the Orbital Space Laboratory, the space shuttle etc).
Developed training ma-terials for strategic management workshops
held for National Security Agency managers.
Senior Associate, Editing, Manuscript Development Anne C.
Lancaster
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Dr. David Barbee is InDevs Senior Associate - Learning Systems
Architect and works with our clients in tailoring InDevs training
systems to their needs. David has more than 40 years of experience
in designing, developing, and implementing learner-centered
competency-based training systems for clients as diverse as the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, IBMs Office Products Division, a five year
nursing program for the University of the District of Columbia, and
the U. S. Departments of Labor, Education, Health & Human
Services, and Defense. Dr. Barbees educational accomplishments
include:
Ph.D. in Education and Training Technology, Catholic University
of America, Washington, DC. 1970 MA in Educational Administration,
Colorado State College, Greeley, CO, 1964 BA in Secondary
Education, Colorado State College, Greeley, CO, 1957
A training system synopsis is provided below (Dr. Barbees full
resume is available upon request). Established a design and
implementation plan for a multi-year project to redesign the
Saudi
Arabian governments Vocational Training System under a U.S.
Department of Labor contract. Following the initial design phase,
led its implementation as director of the Project. Under this $1.5
billion Saudi funded program, over 30 schools and other facilities
have been constructed, curricula for more than 20 trade areas
developed, an instructor and administrator training program
launched, and an on-the-job training capacity established.
Security Training Program for the Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency (DARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Mainstreaming Prevention, a 15 module curriculum developed for
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA) of the
U.S. Health and Human Services Department.
A design for distance learning options, and their testing, for
the U.S. Agency for International Development to be deployed in
USAID missions.
Assisted the Environmental Protection Agency with training
program strategic redesign. A learner-centered, competency-based
apprenticeship program for instructors and horse trainers
for the Institute for Equestrian Education, Bozeman, MT. A
system for preparing learning coordinators to work with teachers in
primary schools for the
Government of Balochistan, Pakistan. The design for a new
learning-based approach to supervisory training for the U.S. Postal
Services
Training and Development Department. A Center for Advanced
Learning Systems for the U.S. Department of Labor, where he
developed
competency-based curricula , consulted with national training
organizations throughout Latin America, and with the U.N.
Industrial Development Organization and the International Labor
Organization in Geneva and their training center in Turin,
Italy.
Senior Associate, Learning Systems Architect Dr. David
Barbee
Correspondence Course Options22-23Prior Training Program Action
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#1: Safety & Training WorkshopsOption #2: Apprentice Lineman
TrainingTraining Option #1: Safety & Training
WorkshopsTOPICSPages 10 - 17:Overhead Distribution & General
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Operator CertificationUnderground Power SystemsEquipment Operator
CertificationsSection #2: Apprentice Lineman TrainingRecords and
AwardsMr. Willis educational background includes: A synopsis of
Ellens recent training assignments is listed below (a full resume
is available upon request).Anne has more than 30 years of
professional development and writing experience. A synopsis of
recent assignments include - (a full resume listing of Annes
impressive credentials is available upon request)
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