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Marne and Associates NESC and
OSHA Newsletter addresses issues relevant
to power and communication utilities.
In This Issue:
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NESC
Live Web Seminar: Starting May 6 or May 20
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Question
1: Does the NESC require "Raptor Proof
Construction?"
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Question
2: Required clearance of line conductors
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OSHA
eLearning Courses: OSHA 1910.269 (Power Lineman) and OSHA
1910.268 (Communication Lineman)
NESC Live Web Seminar
(Starting May 6 or May 20) a four-part live web seminar series
Applying the National Electrical
Safety Code® (NESC® ) To Day-to-Day
Utility Work provides a general overview to each part of the
NESC and focuses on practical examples and applications. The class
includes time for questions and is rich with graphics.
Understanding the NESC® rules is a
must for personnel responsible for operating a safe utility system.
The first
session of this four-part live web seminar series is scheduled on
May 6, 2009 or May 20, 2009. More
Info.
Question #1:
Does the NESC require "Raptor
Proof Construction?
NESC Rule 011, Scope, addresses the scope of the
NESC document. Although not specifically addressed in the Rule 011,
the NESC does not cover easements, environmental protection, raptor
(bird) protection, FCC regulations, FAA regulations,
electromagnetic fields (emf), or
construction cost issues. These items are either covered by other
standards or they do not present a safety concern and therefore
they are not addressed in the NESC. Two documents that provide a
wealth of information on Raptor and Avian protection are Suggested
Practices for Avian Protection on Power Lines: The state of the Art
in 2006 and Migrating Bird Collisions with Power Lines.
These documents are available from the Avian Power Line Interaction
Committee (www.aplic.org).
Question #2:
If non-metallic
perch discourages or metal bird spikes are used on the crossarm of a 12.47/7.2 kV distribution power
line, what is the required clearance of these items from the line
conductors?
The NESC does not address the clearance between
a conductor and non-metallic or metallic bird spikes on a crossarm. NESC Rule 012 requires the use of
accepted good practice when specifics are not addressed in the
Code. One option for accepted good practice in this case would be
to apply judgment and use NESC Table 235-6, Clearance in any
direction from line conductors to supports and vertical or lateral
conductors, span, or guy wires attached to the same support.
OSHA eLearning Courses:
OSHA 1910.269 (Power Lineman) and OSHA 1910.268 (Communication
Lineman)
The latest training option from Marne and Associates is now available. OSHA
1910.269 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and
Distribution is an eLearning course consisting of 18 online
sessions lasting approximately 7 to 15 minutes each. OSHA
1910.268 Telecommunications is an eLearning course consisting
of 15 online sessions lasting approximately 7 to 15 minutes each.
Progress is recorded and learners can download and print a
certificate of completion once the course is completed. More
information, including a demo.
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