EHV Barehand & Hotstick Training (69kV to 745kV)

Utilitrain's EHV Barehand and Hotstick Training Programs are customized based on individual company needs. Utilitrain offers Customized Training, as a package, or individual basis.

  • Barehand Principles and Procedures Training
  • History of Live Line Barehand Techniques
  • Introduction to Live Line Barehand Methods
  • Principles of Barehand Work
  • Principles of Bonding
  • Shielding
  • Review Standard Safe Work Methods
  • Safe Working Loads & Limitations of Live Line Tools
  • Calculations of Conductor Weights & Tensions
  • Barehand Tools & Equipment
  • Working Clearance / Limits of Approach
  • Job Planning
  • Second Point of Contact
  • Upstream Protection Configuration

Upon completion of all classroom sessions, there will be extensive hands-on field training starting with basic work techniques, advancing to more technical procedures.

Note: Training duration can vary from 40 to 80 hours (or more), depending upon levels of lineworker expertise, technical skills and scope of work to be performed.

Training location is flexible, with classes conducted at our facility, at your location, or an off-site destination on request.

ELP Class 4
Fall 2024
September 3
Registration
September 3
First Day of Class
November 28
Holiday (Thanksgiving)
November 29
Holiday (Day After Thanksgiving)
December 12
Graduation & Rodeo
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