Live Line Working is an essential practice to ensure the continuity of power supply safely and efficiently. Increasingly used on distribution networks and transmission lines, this technique requires technical training, the mastery of specific standards and the rigorous use of technical equipment and procedures. On this page, we have gathered the most frequently asked questions about Live Line, from the methods used to the regulatory requirements and the training of electricians working with energized circuits.
We have based our content on our practical experience in training in Brazil and around the world, in accordance with the knowledge of our technical staff and international standards. We hope that the answers below will help to clarify doubts and reinforce the safety culture in the electrical sector.
CTST is a Brazilian company that offers international Live Line training for companies in the electricity sector. With consolidated operations in countries such as Bolivia, Chile, India, the Philippines and Nepal, our courses are customizable. Personalized logistics, experienced instructors and technical materials adapted to the local language guarantee the quality and safety required by the sector. Find out more about our trajectory in the international market.
No. CTST offers customized technical training exclusively for companies in the electricity sector, such as concessionaires, distributors, transmitters and service providers. We only work with closed classes, which allows us to customize the content according to the contractor’s reality. Find out more about our training portfolio.
Live Line working electricians take the necessary precautions before any activity. Firstly, they never work under two potentials at the same time, using appropriate PPE and pre-defined working methods. Likewise, the team acts on the basis of the country’s regulations and the company’s internal procedures, respecting the safety distance and following the planning defined before each task. In addition, teamwork, supervision and active communication are indispensable. Thus, a well-prepared team, backed up by a robust methodology, makes the work highly secure. Want to know more? Read our technical articles and learn more about how to make your work safer and more efficient.
In general, Live Line working is considered high risk. However, they can be performed safely when they are well planned and carried out by highly qualified teams. With the right method, the right tools and good teamwork, the maintenance of energized systems is highly safe. In addition, risk is also controlled when current country and company regulatory requirements for these activities are met. If you still have any doubts, please contact us and find out more about this methodology.
Reducing the workload in order to cut costs means less time to carry out tasks. This means less feedback and active intervention from trainers, as well as fewer repetitions. Thus, variability rises and latent errors can escape into the field. In the future, this can result in accidents or near misses, rework, longer time per task and technical inefficiency. In addition, the schedule must always take into account the possibility of bad weather, system contingencies and other occasional unforeseen events. Assuming this time risk in training is also assuming operational risks in the field. In this way, “savings” become costs in downtime, corrections, a tarnished image and consequent penalties. Contact us and customize your training without compromising the safety of your operations!
Some brazilian standards, such as NR 10 and NR 35, support work on energized systems. In addition, there are international references such as IEEE 516, OSHA 1910.269, IEC 60855 and NFPA 70E, on which many national regulations and internal company standards are based. CTST adapts its training to the legal requirements of the country and the company. In the Live Line Methodology course, we delve deeper into this topic by focusing on the practical application of the standards and the fundamentals that underpin each work method.
The workload is the result of a combination of
- Course program: modules, schedule, method, etc.
- Number of students performing: from 10 students upwards, the higher the number, the more time for demonstrations and the practical part.
- Previous experience of the team: initial classes or those with little technical knowledge require more training time. The CTST technical diagnosis helps determine this.
- Quantity and complexity of tasks;
- Windows for unforeseen events: the weather, system contingencies and other operational unforeseen events can be factors in delaying training.
In addition, we allow sufficient time for repetition, corrective feedback and active instructor intervention, preserving safety, compliance and performance in the field. Get in touch to tailor our training to your reality!
Live Line maintenance is the set of techniques and procedures that allow interventions in energized systems to be carried out safely. This approach prevents shutdowns and ensures greater continuity in the power supply. CTST is one of the main references in Brazil and Latin America for training qualified professionals in this practice. Find out more in our article on what is Live Line.
Live Line electricians must have specialized training, mastery of safety standards, operational responsibility and physical and psychological preparation to work in high-risk environments. They must master the use of equipment, as well as specific maintenance procedures for energized systems. CTST develops this professional profile with classroom and customized training adapted to the reality of each company. More information about the profile of a lineman in our technical article.
Live Line Working requires the use of specific equipment to ensure safety and efficiency when working on energized circuits. Among the main ones are: hot sticks, rubber sleeves and rubber gloves, insulating blankets, conductive clothing, among others. The linemen also use positioning equipment such as insulated scaffolding, ladders, aerial baskets, platforms and ropes. The correct organization and cleanliness of this equipment, as well as the right choice for each occasion, are key factors to avoid breakdowns and maintain the integrity of the lineman and the system.
CTST has established itself as a benchmark in customized training for the maintenance of energized systems. We operate directly in Brazil, Latin America and Asia, highlighting projects in Bolivia, Chile, India and the Philippines. We offer classroom training adapted to the operational reality of each company, following international standards and the internal regulations of the country and the company. Our courses range from technical fundamentals and safety to practical methodologies, proper use of equipment and standardized procedures for distribution networks and medium, high and extra high voltage transmission lines. Learn more about our training portfolio and contact us.
If you still have questions about Live Line or need a customized solution, please contact us. CTST is a benchmark in practical and regulatory training for companies operating in the electrical sector.
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