Overhead Line Appreciation

This course is intended to provide delegates with an appreciation of the Overhead Line Equipment and systems.

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

Be aware of the history of the Overhead Line

Have an understanding of the O.L.E systems in use today

Be aware of the elemental parts of overhead line equipment, including :-

- Mast Foundations;
- Gantries
- Conductors
- Insulators
- Boosters
- Catenary Systems
- Return Conductors
- Bonds

Have an understanding of the Power Supply and Distribution System of the Overhead Line

Have an understanding of the need to work safely on or near to the O.L.E regarding :-

- Earthing
- Isolation Procedures

Two Days

There are no particular educational pre-requisites for the course.

This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line and therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of:-

Valid P. T. S. Card

Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471:2003

Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004

Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995

General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121

Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F

A Certificate of Training will be awarded to the delegate.

Disciplines