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  • Utility Pole Climbing Procedures

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course discusses procedures and equipment used in electric utility pole climbing. Pole climbing is necessary in the construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution infrastructure, and is not difficult or hazardous when caution is used in selecting, fitting, and maintaining rigging and climbing equipment.

    Also discussed in this course is the topic of pole top rescue, and procedures used to perform pole top and bucket truck rescues on any project.

    Topics:

    • Purpose and maintenance of climbing equipment
    • Procedures utilized for climbing power poles.
    • Purpose and maintenance of rigging tools.
    • Knots and hitches utilized in pole climbing.
    • Different climbing techniques.
    • Procedures utilized during pole top and bucket truck rescue.

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and other engineers whose job description requires a general knowledge of utility pole climbing procedures and pole rescue procedures.
    Publication Source: US Navy NAVFAC

    Donald Parnell, PE

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