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SUMMARY:2026 Hot Work Essentials
DESCRIPTION:2026 Hot Work Essentials – NEW THIS YEAR!\nMay 27-28\, 2026 (7:30 am – 2:30 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nThe 2-day course is designed to explain and demonstrate the need for lineworkers to apply cover-up while working on energized conductors\, parts\, and equipment (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269(l) Working on or Near Energized Parts). This course will include classroom instruction as well as field training using the techniques learned. Students will understand how to apply cover-up\, gloving\, and sleeves\, with proper work methods. \n\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lineworkers at every level will benefit from this course\, whether it be a refresher for experienced lineworkers to touch up their skills and ensure a culture of safety is top-of-mind or an apprentice lineworker who wants the experience of working on energized equipment in a controlled environment. Hands-on training will be done at our training facility where all equipment is “dead”. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics to be Discussed\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nExplain the hierarchy of controls\nDiscuss the history of rubber gloving\nWorking from the pole and from a bucket truck\nDiscussing problems and solutions\nExplain working positions\nApply the commonsense rule\nMinimum approach distance\nEmployee protection\, the work zone bubble\nTypes of protective cover-up\nDiscuss the importance of a job brief\nRemoval of cover-up\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What to Bring\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nRubber gloves\nSleeves (suggested)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ken Rollins\n					Trainer\, Northeast Public Power Association \n					Ken has been involved with the utility business for over 47 years\, starting in the Danvers Water Dept. in the mid-seventies.  He transferred to Danvers Electric Light in the mid-eighties going through his apprenticeship to become a journeyman lineman. In 1990\, he was hired by Middleton Electric as a First Class Lineman and was promoted to Crew Leader\, then Line Foreman and then became the Facilities Coordinator. \nHe has been involved with multiple Mutual Aid Storm related emergencies as a lineman and supervisor all over New England\, Florida and the Virgin Islands. His knowledge and skills have greatly benefited the NEPPA team in NEPPA safety meetings as well as the NEPPA Apprentice program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Pazzanese\n					Trainer\, Northeast Public Power Association \n					Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. Mike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 41 years of experience in all aspects of electric and gas utility operations\, as well as contractor management\, employee health and safety\, and utility technical training\, particularly in underground distribution and cable splicing. \nMike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. Mike is also an Authorized OSHA Trainer-General Industry. \nAs a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree\, Mike’s background in utility and 11 years of technical training experience strengthens NEPPA’s capacity to provide top-tier training. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Codie Perry\n					Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n					Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accomodate. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers:  $595Non-Members:    $795 \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n			\n				lodging information\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-hot-work-essentials/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hot Work Essentials
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