Power line tree work

[Aaron R]

Hi all

 

I may have a potential job that will require working within / over powerlines. 

I have no qualifications or experience for working with powerlines.

 

My question is do i need any qualifications for this type of role 

 

If not what is the best protocol to follow i.e contacting  local council power network ect  .

 

Any help is always appreciated 

 

Aaron 

 

 

 

[Mick Dempsey]

What sort of power-lines?

[Spruce Pirate]

  On 09/02/2024 at 17:26, Mick Dempsey said:

What sort of power-lines?

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I'm guessing electric ones! 😂

[Dan Maynard]

  On 09/02/2024 at 17:23, Aaron R said:

My question is do i need any qualifications for this type of role 

 

If not what is the best protocol to follow i.e contacting  local council power network ect

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You need to talk to your DNO (distribution network operator), they will probably suggest a shutdown. This depends on your area, round here UKPN and if you go on their website there's a section on tree trimming.

 

Live working is another whole kettle of fish requiring qualifications, network approvals, different insurance etc etc - not happening for the likes of me and you.

[Mick Dempsey]

 

I mean exposed HV ones or domestic insulated ones.

[Spruce Pirate]

  On 09/02/2024 at 17:51, Dan Maynard said:

You need to talk to your DNO (distribution network operator), they will probably suggest a shutdown. This depends on your area, round here UKPN and if you go on their website there's a section on tree trimming.

 

Live working is another whole kettle of fish requiring qualifications, network approvals, different insurance etc etc - not happening for the likes of me and you.

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DNO may not give a shutdown unless you've got a Permit to Work, or they might send out their own crew with a Permit.  The latter is rare in my experience.

 

 

 

  On 09/02/2024 at 17:51, Mick Dempsey said:

 

I mean exposed HV ones or domestic insulated ones.

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Yes, I was simply taking the piss.

[Dan Maynard]

 

  On 09/02/2024 at 17:54, Spruce Pirate said:

DNO may not give a shutdown unless you've got a Permit to Work, or they might send out their own crew with a Permit.  The latter is rare in my experience.

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True, but either way it's their decision, you just need to get them on site to advise.

[maybelateron]

Also might vary a bit from one area/network to another. In my patch Western Power Distribution (now renamed National Grid) have always been a dream to work with. I do not have utility certificates as I only do domestic arb. By contrast I looked at a job 25-30 miles away in an are covered by Scottish Power - complete PITA they were. 

[GarethM]

Electricity Northwest are usually pretty on the ball, same day inspection