The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen

The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen, 2nd Edition is the much needed solution for anyone working on or training to work on electrical utility circuits. Packaged as a convenient, single-volume reference guide on the operation of electrical utility systems, this book will give you what other resources won't: practical coverage of the equipment and situations that power line workers are exposed to on a daily basis, with a focus on ensuring concepts are meaningful and applicable. This book also pays special attention to the order in which topics are addressed; simple concepts are explained first, and the book then builds upon these fundamentals to explain more complex theories, thereby setting a strong foundation for clearly understanding key rules and regulations. This text has been updated to include the most current industry information available, including applications of recent technology. This book also contains in-depth exploration of the mechanical aspects of the job, such as working with rigging, trucks, stringing wire, and tree felling. The need for safety and training is highlighted throughout the book, resulting in a powerful resource for linemen, cable men, foremen, and others associated with the transmission and distribution departments of electric utility companies.

1. Essentials for powerline workers. 2. Electrical units. 3. Electrical power system overview. 4. Substations. 5. Alernating currents. 6. Three-phase circuits. 7. Awareness in an electrical environment. 8. Constructing overhead powerlines. 9. Constructing underground powerlines. 10. Working with conductors and cables. 11. Operating switch gear. 12. Circuit protection. 13. Installing grounds. 14. Transformers. 15. Supplying quality power. 16. Working with aerial devices. 17. Rigging in powerline work. 18. Working it hot. 19. Outdoor lighting. 20. Revenue metering. 21. Tree work.

Wayne Van Soelen is the president of Utility Innovations Inc., whose main products have been the preparation of electrical utility work procedures, safety standards, training material, work method audits and expert witness reports. He also works in association with Utility Risk Management Ltd., as a consultant in safety management training, accident investigations, safety management audits, job planning training, risk analysis and a safety management approach to work observation training for supervisors. Wayne Van Soelen started his working career as a lineman with Hydro One in Ontario, Canada, in 1964, where he worked on projects such as restringing and resagging energized transmission lines, tension stringing, hot sticking, rubber glove and barehand work. He progressed within the company to supervisor, safety professional, distribution engineering and then to a senior administrative position. Wayne is also the author of ELECTRICAL ESSENTIALS FOR POWER LINE WORKERS and FIELD GUIDE FOR POWER LINE WORKERS.

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