EWT - Special Conditions and Material Handling
Learning objectives
- Explain the safe work practices to be used when working with special conditions transmission, lighting, and communication equipment
- Identify practices needed to keep special conditions work areas safe
- Describe the safe work practices required for storing materials near energized lines or exposed live parts
Course overview
The goal of this lesson is to provide awareness training for electrical workers about safety procedures to be followed in special conditions and when handling materials.
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.
- 15 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 3
- Course ID: 158
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Special Conditions: Equipment
- Special Conditions: Work Areas
- Materials Handling
Regulations
- 1926.958 Materials handling and storage - 1926.958(a) General; 1926.958(b)) Materials storage near energized lines or equipment
- 1926.967 Special conditions - 1926.967 subsections (a) through (k)
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N: Materials Handling and Storage
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart R: Special Industries
- 29 CFR 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution - 1910.269(k) Materials handling and storage; 1910.269(w) Special conditions
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart N: Helicopters, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V: Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution