Setting and Replacing Poles

Digging the Hole Describe the requirements that should be considered before a hole is dug to set a utility pole. Describe or demonstrate how to dig a hole for a utility pole using a digger derrick a portable power digger and manual digging tools. Pole Setting Using a Derrick Describe how a digger derrick may be used to lift and set a utility pole in an open unobstructed area. Describe how a digger derrick may be used to lift and set a utility pole around energized lines or obstacles. Manual Pole Setting Describe how a pole can be manually set in an open area. Describe how a pole can be manually set in an area that contains obstacles. Manual Pole Removal Part 1 Describe how an old pole may be safely removed after a replacement pole has been installed and the energized lines have been transferred. Identify the basic components of a typical hand-operated pole jack and explain how the jack is used. Manual Pole Removal Part 2 Describe how a utility pole can be set by lifting and supporting it with pikes. Manual Pole Replacement Describe how a replacement utility pole can be set in the same hole as the pole it is replacing by using the cut and kick method. Describe some of the rigging considerations associated with using the cut and kick method.