EWT - Mechanical Equipment
Learning objectives
- Identify the type of equipment covered by the Mechanical Equipment standard, Electrical Generation, Transmission and Distribution standard, the Powered Industrial Truck standard, and the Crane and Derricks in Construction standard
- Match rules and safe practices for operating specific equipment
- Recall general and specific inspection criteria for lifting equipment operated by utilities
- Identify summary requirements for crane-mounted personnel baskets used in transmission line construction
- Identify regulations and safe work practices when operating mechanical equipment near energized lines and equipment
Course overview
Provide the learner with the general and specific requirements and criteria for using mechanical equipment safely near energized power lines and equipment.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 25 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 3
- Course ID: 152
English
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Equipment
- Inspections and Tests
- Operations Near Energized Power Lines and Equipment
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.178: Powered Industrial Trucks
- 29 CFR 1910.269 (p): Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution: Mechanical Equipment
- 29 CFR 1926.1400: Cranes and Derricks in Construction
- 29 CFR 1926.952: Power Transmission and Distribution: Mechanical Equipment in Construction