Best Practices
Electrical Transmission & Distribution Partnership has developed several effective safety and health Best Practices. The Partnership has also developed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for each safety and health Best Practice. All have been approved and posted on the official OSHA website for use by all employers.
The effective use of Isolate and Insulate equipment and procedures to provide the necessary level of safety when qualified line workers are working on energized lines & equipment.
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Fall Protection Equipment (FPE) shall be used when ascending, descending, changing position and when in the working position while on a wood pole.
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Fall Protection Equipment (FPE) shall be used when ascending, while in the working position, when changing positions, descending, and/or performing rescue operations while on a lattice structure.
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Use of rubber insulating gloves and sleeves while performing distribution powerline tasks via the live line tool method.
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Protocols related to effective use of insulating rubber gloves and sleeves.
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Protocols related to effective use of insulating rubber gloves and sleeves.
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Review of qualification, and/or performance criteria to ensure compliance with Isolate and Insulate procedures.
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Identify and utilize qualified observer for critical tasks.
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Provides a uniform methodology and outlines key components of job briefings.
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