Care and Testing of Tools and Equipment

Introduction Describe two types of tests commonly performed on equipment used on transmission and distribution (T&D) systems. Describe some basic guidelines for keeping tools and equipment in safe operating condition. Testing Rubber Gloves Sleeves and Blankets Describe general procedures for performing dielectric tests on rubber gloves sleeves and blankets. Describe in general terms how visual inspections of rubber gloves sleeves and blankets are performed in a typical test shop. Describe in general terms how to inspect rubber goods such and gloves sleeves and blankets before using them on the job. Line Hose Hoods and Mechanical Jumpers Describe general procedures for performing dielectric tests on line hose hoods and mechanical jumpers. Describe in general terms how to inspect line hose hoods and mechanical jumpers before using them on the job. Bucket Trucks Describe a method for performing a dielectric test on the booms on a double-insulated bucket truck. Acoustic Emission Testing Describe a general procedure for conducting an acoustic emission test on the boom of a bucket truck. Describe some of the checks that should be made during a pre-use inspection of a bucket truck. Hot Sticks Describe how to care for and store hot sticks. Describe how to perform a pre-use inspection on a hot stick. Describe how to use a portable tester to perform a dielectric test on a hot stick.