Who Should Attend:
Line crew supervisors and managers, crew foremen, lineworkers, and substation workers.
Related Events:
Lineworker Skills Series: Grounding for Personal Protection, June 10, 2024
Course Overview:
Insulate or isolate, is there a difference? The short answer is—yes!
In this training, you will explore the distinctions between insulating and isolating, examine related standards, and learn about minimum approach distance (MAD) in distribution and transmission. You will find out what MAD and other common acronyms such as MAID, MTID, MHAD, and TOV mean, and how they apply to the work you do in the field. You will also look at how to properly use and inspect cover-ups, work with hot sticks, and conduct hot-stick inspections. Finally, we’ll tackle the question “Is it safe to work alone?”
Course Instructor:
Dan Taylor, Senior Consultant, Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction (ISPC)
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time and the class will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Course Location:
Columbia River PUD
64001 Columbia River Hwy.
Deer Island, OR 97054
(503) 397-1844
Suggested Hotels:
Best Western Oak Meadows Inn
585 S. Columbia River Hwy.
St. Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-3000
Ask for the Northwest Public Power Association rate for 15% off advertised prices.
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 5/11/2024): $540
Utility Member Standard: $615
Canadian Member Early Bird (ends 5/11/2024): $430
Canadian Member Standard: $490
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 5/11/2024): $810
Associate Member Standard: $885
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 5/11/2024): $1,080
Non-Member Standard: $1,155
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policies:
For in-person events: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for six continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.