Laser Training Overview

1 April 19, 2023

Laser Training

  1. Congratulations/Welcome to all new employees
  2. Who we are, what we do, why we do it?
  3. Utility Pole Basics
    1. Power Distribution Diagrams
    2. Reading a Pole Basics
      1. Pole Height
      2. Above Ground Level
      3. In Ground
      4. Brand Height
    3. Minimum In-Ground rule
      1. Calculation/equation (10% +2)
  1. Pole Breakdown
    1. Power
      1. Transmission
      2. Distribution (Primary)
    2. Secondary
      1. Utility Service
    3. Attachments
      1. Crossarms
      2. Insulators
      3. Equipment
    4. Communication
    5. Go over where to shoot each attachment
  1. Measurements Collected
    1. Heights: Attachments
    2. Distances: WEPs
    3. Angles: WEPs & Attachments
      1. 360° Mental Compass (N, E, S, W)
      2. 1. Next (Power is priority)
      3. 2. Previous
      4. Additional WEPs start clockwise from 1
      5. White Board Examples (Trainee Participation)
      6. Line Angles
      7. Relative Angles
      8. Anchor-to-WEP Angles
  1. Field Notes
    1. Agreeing with trainer on Heights and WEPs
    2. Record all attachments on pole before shooting
    3. Go over why field notes are important (Organization)
    4. White Board Examples (Trainee Participation)
  1. Laser Functions
    1. HD – Horizontal Distance
    2. AZ – Azimuth (Angle)
    3. HD ML – Horizontal Distance Missing Line (Obstructions between shots)
      1. Shooting position of each shot, effects to accuracy and efficiency
      2. Always shoot the same face of objects when using HDML
      3. When using AZ, aim for the pole base/point of attachment
    4. HD HT – Horizontal Distance Height
  1. Equipment Care
    1. Tripod
      1. Weak metals; Be careful with it
      2. Only carry tripod by its neck
      3. Do not over tightened screws/bolts
      4. Locking/unlocking before moving and aiming
      5. Use level ground
      6. Store Tripod in vehicle
      7. Do not leave laser attached
    2. Laser
      1. Do not Drop
      2. Always carry upright
      3. Store away for transport
      4. Keep out of direct sunlight
  1. Menu Flow
    1. Up Menu: operating modes
    2. Down Menu: units; Bluetooth; declination; calibrations
    3. Calibrations INC & H ANG
      1. Always calibrate on flat surface (INC)
      2. Be aware of magnetic interference (H ANG)
  1. In-house Practice
    1. HD: results in different values
    2. AZ: results in different values
    3. HDML: results in matching values
      1. Compare HD & AZ with HDML
    4. HT: results in matching values
    5. Attachments directions
  1. Field Practice
    1. Emphasize that the shots are the same as those practiced in-house, but now with different targets
    2. Complete calibrations
    3. Use first pole template
    4. Compare all shots
  1. Extra Topics
    1. Pole top extensions (PTX’s)
    2. The 5’ Rule
    3. Intercept poles
    4. Ghost WEPS
    5. Alley Arms
    6. Edison Training Videos