Competition Agenda Friday, March 11 9:00 - Noon Competition Field Vendors/Trailer-truck registration and set up at the Lee Vista competition field site 10:00 - Noon Safety and Training Committee Meeting at the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside 1:00-2:30 pm Technical training class for all competitors at the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside 3:00-5:00 pm Teams and Apprentices registration at the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside 3:00-5:00 pm Event Judges registration and mandatory meeting: Master and Event Judges meet with all competition Judges at the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside 3:00-5:00 pm Vendor registration and set up for Vendor Expo and Welcome Reception at the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside 5:00-7:30 pm Vendor Expo and Welcome Reception at the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside Saturday, March 12 7:00 7:30 am Late registration and Vendor field set up 8:00 am Florida Lineman Competition begins 6:00 pm Awards Banquet at the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside 2016 Florida Lineman Competition and the 2015 FMEA Safety Awards Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside 7499 Augusta National Drive Orlando, Florida 32822 Tel: (407) 851-9000 Ask for the FMEA room rate: $140 Saturday morning buffet breakfast included Lee Vista Competition Field site 2
Chief Judges Information Master Judge: Aaron Haderle, KUA Team/Senior Journeyman Events Chief Judges 4kV Alley Arm Bell Replacement Robert Padgett, Lakeland Electric 4kV Cross Arm Change Out Doug Bedford, City of Tallahassee 12kV Pin Insulator Change Matt Brown, Ocala Utility Services Open Delta Transformer Change Out Richard Boley, OUC Vertical Hurtman Rescue Lamar Whitaker, Beaches Energy Apprentice Events Chief Judges Change Out Lamp and Photocell Alberto Mercado, KUA Material Transfer David Sparks, GRU Pole Top Pin Insulator Change Out Lenoard Holton, JEA Secondary Spool Replacement Chris Henry, Ocala Utility Services Vertical Hurtman Rescue Nick Rector, Lakeland Electric Awards Awards will be presented Saturday evening at the Awards Banquet. Awards will be given to: Journeymen: First, second, third, fourth and fifth place overall. Journeymen: First, second, third place for each individual event. Apprentice: First, second, third, fourth and fifth place overall. Apprentice: First, second, third place for each individual event. Senior Journeymen: First, second, third place overall. Senior Journeymen: First place for each individual event. Changes & Additions to the events Information is subject to change and will be posted on and all contact persons for each utility will be notified by e-mail. Questions/More Information Any general questions should be directed to the Florida Municipal Electric Association. Contact Cheryl Anderson or Brenda Thompson. Cheryl Anderson Director of Training and Member Services, FMEA (850) 251-5465 Email: canderson@publicpower.com Brenda Thompson Competition Registrar, Office Manager, FMEA (850) 224-3314 ext. 3 Email: bthompson@publicpower.com 3
Registration Information Registration Locations Registration for Teams and Apprentices takes place from 3:00 pm 5:00 pm on Friday, March 11 at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside. All team members must register together, and all competitors must sign a release form before the registration packet will be distributed at the registration desk. Registration packets will contain each contestant s competition schedule, shirt, complimentary banquet ticket, as well as any preordered additional banquet tickets. Registration for Competition Judges will take place at 3:00 pm on Friday, March 11 at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside followed by a mandatory judges meeting. All judges are required to sign a release form. Event Schedule and Score Sheet Procedure In the registration packet, each team and Apprentice will find his/her event schedule order. Each team and Apprentice must bring the event schedule with them for the judge to verify everyone is following their pre-assigned order by initialing the schedule. Only the chief event judge or master judge can authorize a competitor to complete an event out of sequence, for example, to avoid backlogs. After event completion, the judge must sign the scoring sheet. The Chief Judge or designee will check the scoring before distributing the scoring sheet with copy one being given to the runner to take to master scoring, copy two staying with the Chief Judge, and copy three going to the competitor. It is the competitor s responsibility to ensure his/her competition number, name, score and time are recorded accurately, and that he/she leaves the event grounds with only one scores sheet. 4
General Information & Rules The Florida Lineman Competition is a competitive event in which utility lineworkers work as teams, demonstrating their skills and knowledge in a fun and safe environment. What is the purpose of the Competition? To encourage individual and team safety while performing various job skills and procedures. To enhance the communication and safety of working as a team. To emphasize the need to learn the correct and safe methods of performing power line job procedures. To provide opportunities for individuals from all segments of the industry to attend and participate. What are the advantages of participating in the Competition? Creates safety awareness Boosts morale Enhances team concepts Improves working skills Reinforces positive behavior Creates networking systems with other utilities Registration Deadline Return your registration form and fees by February 26, 2016. Names of participants may be added or changed until March 4, 2016. Refer to team registration forms for entry fees. Mandatory Full Fall Arrest The FMEA Lineman Competition requires the mandatory use of personal fall protection for all Journeyman team and Apprentice climbing events. Fall protection systems shall be supplied by the competitor and be used in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications along with the use of a secondary work positioning strap or lanyard while transitioning around attachments on the pole. While using the secondary positioning strap or lanyard the competitor shall not get into a position to allow for a free fall greater than 0.6 meters (2 feet). Fairness and Consistency must be shown Each judge is encouraged to be competitor-friendly but must also be shown due respect by each competitor. If a judgment call could be considered questionable, the team will be given the benefit of the doubt. The competition event is intended to be a fun time for all and should not become stressful to either the participants or the judges. Judging Irregularities Should the Chief Judge observe inconsistencies in judging, he or she shall advise the Event Judge on the inconsistencies. If the discrepancies continue, the Event Judge shall be replaced with an alternate judge. 5
Event Deductions Infractions 2-Point Deduction 1. Failure to properly wear OSHA-approved P.P.E., loss or dropping P.P.E. (personal protective equipment) i.e.: hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, long-sleeved shirt, etc. 2. Not wearing long-sleeved shirt, sleeves completely down and/or buttoned. 3. Any competitor not wearing work gloves with a gauntlet when rubber gloves are not required. 4. Dropping tools or material from the pole or hand line. 5. Improper cover-up (cover not extending past reach, slip or fall zone). 6. Improper use of cover (improper installation or improper care). 7. Cut-outs/Slips (with both gaffs out of the pole, loss of elevation, loss of control). 8. Failure to wear gaff guards while working on the ground. 9. Hot-dogging. (Defined as: being out of control and or excessive un-controlled speed, both gaffs out of the pole at the same time. The climber must maintain one gaff in the pole at all times.) 10. Climber on any pole without hand line, except for the last climber coming down. 11. Performing work on the pole without a hand line secured to the pole. 12. Twisted hand line operation. 13. Hand line operation while climber is ascending or descending the pole. 14. Railroading tools or material down hand line (letting tools or material slide down hand line). 15. Carrying material on belt or in nut bag when climbing other than hand tools, hand line and gloves. 16. Fall arrest system is not used in accordance with manufactures's specifications. 17. Performing work on the pole while other Lineman is ascending or descending other than positioning (repositioning is a maximum of two steps). 18. Ascending or descending the pole under a load (any load above the bottom of climber s feet). 19. Working on the ground under a load (competitor shall not be directly under load except actual hand line operation). 20. Performing work un-safetied. (This includes, but is not limited to, handing off tools, moving conductors, moving cover, moving hand line.) 21. Exposed blade on skinning knife (must be folded or sheathed). 22. Stepping or standing on material attached to the pole that is not designed to support a worker. 23. Incidental contact with energized covered conductor or uncovered neutral other than with rubber gloves. 24. Improperly marked minimum approach distance on sticks or tools. 25. Exceeding minimum approach for the voltage class on uncovered conductor. (Minimum approach distance is calculated from the finger tips of the rubber gloves and/or closest part of the climber s body). 26. Over-reaching minimum approach markers on sticks and tools. 27. Exceeding the mean time. An additional two points will be added for exceeding the drop dead time. 28. Poor housekeeping. * See individual events for specific event rules or exceptions. 6
Event Deductions Infractions 10-Point Deduction 1. Contact with uncovered, energized phase. 2. Cutout/Fall to the ground (Climber's feet are approx. 6" from ground level prior to fall) 3. Working opposite energized phases or conductors of different potential at the same time. 4. Loss of control of any energized conductor. 5. Hand line contact with uncovered phase conductor. 6. Deliberate misuse of live line tools and sticks (misuse that could cause the tool or stick to fail). 7. Altering of equipment or tools that could cause them to fail. 8. Unprofessional conduct. Infractions listed here are intended as guidelines and judging should not be limited to this list. Infractions observed, but not identified here, should be noted and explained in the scoring sheet. The Event Judge has the discretion to determine the following: 1. Amount of point deduction depending on severity. 2. If a tool has been illegally modified. 3. The condition of personal tools and equipment. Appealing Judge s Scoring: Each team or Apprentice shall have the right to appeal the scoring of the Event Judge. Appeals will be made to the Chief Judge before the team leaves the event. If the Chief Judge overrules the scoring of the Event Judge, the deduction shall be reinstated. Further Appeals: A team or Apprentice shall have the right to appeal to the Master Judge in regard to the ruling of the Chief Judge. Should the Master Judge overturn the ruling of the Chief Judge, the team or Apprentice will not receive the point deduction. Should the Master Judge uphold the ruling of the Chief Judge, the team or Apprentice will forfeit an additional two points. 7
Frequently Asked Questions 1. Do competitors have to sign a liability release? Yes. Release forms will be available and must be signed at registration. 2. What items will be scored? Safety procedures Work practice Equipment handling Neatness Timely completion of each event (Time will be used only in case of a tie.) 3. Who will judge the competition? Operating utility linemen, foremen or supervisors. We welcome and encourage judges from all FMEA members and cooperative utilities. A person may volunteer to be a judge representing a utility without having a team or Apprentice in the competition. All teams must provide a judge for the competition. 4. Will there be any causes for immediate disqualifications? Yes. Any mistake which, under normal working conditions would cause serious injury or death, will disqualify the team for the event in which the mistake was made. The Chief Judge can also disqualify a team for inappropriate conduct and the modifications of safety equipment. 5. How many teams can come from a utility? Any utility may enter up to four teams. There is no limit to the number of apprentices who can participate. Due to limited space, teams will be accepted on a first-registered basis. No more than 40 teams and 50 apprentices will be allowed to participate. 6. How will an injury be addressed? A first aid station and paramedic will be on the grounds. 7. Will there be seating for family members and spectators? You may bring lawn chairs. 8. Will there be a fee for family members and spectators? No. Everyone is welcome. Additional Awards Banquet tickets may be purchased in advance. The Awards Banquet is free for all Competition participants. 9. Will lunch be provided during the Competition? No. However, concession stands will be available throughout the day and coolers and a picnic lunch are permitted. 10. May I bring a tent to put on the grounds? Yes, the tent must be set up within the designated team area. Please indicate tent size on the registration form. Tents may be rented (see registration form). 11. Who should I call if I have any other questions? Contact: Cheryl Anderson, FMEA Director Training and Member Services, (850) 251-5465, or email: canderson@publicpower.com. 8
Journeyman/Senior Team Events 9
Journeyman/Senior Team Rules Journeymen Teams Journeymen teams for the Florida Lineman Competition are comprised of three participants: 1. At least one of the climbers must be a Lineman with a minimum of two years of experience. 2. An Apprentice may climb with a Lineman but must have at least three years experience in an apprenticeship program. 3. If the Groundman is a Lineman he may substitute for either climber if needed. The Groundman does not have to be a Lineman but cannot substitute for the climbing Lineman at any time. One alternate per team will be allowed. The alternate must be a Lineman, if substituting for a climbing team member. Senior Journeyman Team Division Journeyman teams in the Senior Division will be competing with the other Journeyman teams and in the same events listed for this competition. Judging and scoring will be based on the same criteria as the standard event specifications. Awards will be presented separately for this division. There must be a minimum of three teams registered to forego this division during the event. Teams will be notified in the event of shortage of registrations and given the option to continue as a standard Journeyman team. Senior Journeyman Teams must meet the following criteria in order to compete: 1. Both climbing competitors must be or have been a Journeyman Lineman and be age 45 or above effective on the date of the competition. 2. The Groundman does not have to meet the age requirements unless in the event the Groundman were to substitute as a climbing competitor for any event. 3. Team members may change their roles for each individual event as long as the Groundman meets the age requirement. 4. One alternate per team will be allowed. The alternate must be a Lineman meeting the age requirement, if substituting for a climbing team member. Once the alternate is inserted into the team they must stay for the duration of the event. Each team is required to provide one judge for the competition. Scoring is based on correct work procedures and safety. Utility supervisors and foremen are the judges and will follow set guidelines. Each team will participate in five mandatory events. Judges 1. Each team is required to submit a judge for the competition. 2. All judges must have previous lineman experience or be an operating utility supervisor. 3. Judges will be required to attend a mandatory meeting on Friday, March 11. Mandatory Full Fall Arrest The FMEA Lineman s Competition requires the mandatory use of personal fall protection for all Journeyman team and Apprentice climbing events. Fall protection systems shall be supplied by the competitor and be used in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications along with the use of a secondary work positioning strap or lanyard while transitioning around attachments on the pole. While using the secondary positioning strap or lanyard the competitor shall not get into a position to allow for a free fall greater than 0.6 meters (2 feet). Fairness and Consistency must be shown Each judge is encouraged to be competitor-friendly but must also be shown due respect by each competitor. If a judgment call could be considered questionable, the team will be given the benefit of the doubt. The competition event is intended to be a fun time for all and should not become stressful to either the participants or the judges. Judging Irregularities Should the Chief Judge observe inconsistencies in judging, he or she shall advise the Event Judge on the inconsistencies. If the discrepancies continue, the Event Judge shall be replaced with an alternate judge. 10
Journeyman/Senior Team Events 4kV Alley Arm Bell Replacement Mean Time: 15 Minutes Drop Dead Time: 18 Minutes Event Summary Team will be required to replace all three sets of 8 suspension bells on an 8 ft. light arm built with alley arm construction. Team will not be allowed to float or support/hold any of the phases just by hand while replacing the bells, but you may support them with link sticks/layout arm etc. from the pole or alley arm. Team cannot lay phases on the arm. There will be three sets of new bells on the ground and they must be used. The phase being worked may be uncovered, but any other phase inside the M.A.D. of 25 must be covered while work is being performed. All cotter keys must face the pole. Neutral may be floated, but must be covered either way. Event Specifications: 1. Team will have 5 minutes to set up, and all tools may be laid out on a competitor supplied tarp in the designated work area during this time. 2. Time starts at the judge's signal with the fall arrest system detached from the pole. 3. Rubber gloves will be required ground-to-ground. 4. There will be a 2 point deduction for any cotter keys not facing the pole when time is called. 5. Time will stop when the work is complete and the last climber makes contact with the ground. The fall arrest must still be attached to the pole for inspection / verification of proper adjustment. Teams must provide their own: Tarp, handlines, personal tools etc. Guts, blankets, pin hoods, hard cover etc. Linksticks- Strain, Spiral, Roller, your choice 12 min. Collar ropes, slings, chokers your choice for rigging Fiberglass layout arms your choice 11
Journeyman/Senior Team Events 4kV Cross Arm Change Out Mean Time: 8 Minutes Drop Dead Time: 10 Minutes Event Summary: Team will replace a 10 wooden cross arm w/ steel flat braces and insulators. The two phase conductors will be 1/O AAAC, and are considered energized at 4kV. A complete set of all necessary hardware will be available on the ground at each event pole. The new cross arm and insulators will be assembled after time starts. Competitors will replace existing cross arm with new equipment and re-secure conductors with new wrap-lock ties. All insulators must be removed from cross arm with the nut/square washers back on the stud bolts before the event is considered complete. Event Specifications: 1. Team will have 5 minutes to set up, and all tools must be laid out on a competitor supplied tarp in the designated work area. 2. Time starts at the judge's signal with the fall arrest system detached from the pole. 3. The new cross arm will be made up after the event starts. 4. Lineman may assist the groundman with rigging the new cross arm but will not be allowed to wear climbing tools while assisting without gaff guards on. 5. The neutral (both sides and clevis) must be covered 6. The phases must have two points of control at all times while tying and untying (both linemen with one hand each while tying and untying will be accepted) 7. Conductors can be floated as long as they are covered properly to protect from incidental contact. 8. Conductors are secured on am F neck pin insulator with 1/O AL wrap lock ties. (Screwdriver may be used to remove wrap lock ties, no knives or pliers) 9. After new cross arm is installed, conductors must be re-secured with wrap-lock ties. (Screwdriver may be used to install wrap lock ties, no knives or pliers). 10. The old rubber grommet may fall to the ground; the new one must be installed. 11. Time will stop when the work is complete and the last climber makes contact with the ground. The fall arrest must still be attached to the pole for inspection / verification of proper adjustment. 12
Journeyman/Senior Team Events 12kV Pin Insulator Change Mean Time: 12 Minutes Drop Dead Time: 15 Minutes Event Summary: This event consists of replacing the pin-type insulator and standoff bracket in the middle position on a 3-phase pole (vertical construction). The primary conductor will be 1/O AAC and will be tied in with a preformed top tie with a rubber grommet. The primary will be worked with hotsticks (i.e. Wire tongs and saddles), and minimum approach distance must be maintained. Event Specifications: 1. Team will have 5 minutes to set up, and all tools may be laid out on a competitor supplied tarp in the designated work area during this time. 2. Time starts at the judge's signal with the fall arrest system detached from the pole. 3. Rubber gloves will be required ground to ground. 4. All material must be sent up and down in a bag. 5. The neutral (both sides and clevis) must be covered. 6. Primary must be covered with rated hard cover on both sides; top and bottom only as long as MAD is maintained. 7. Wire tongs and saddles must be installed before any part of the tie is removed and must remain in place until tie is complete. Two points of control maintained at all times. 8. The old rubber-tube grommet may fall to ground without a deduction. 9. The new rubber-tube grommet must be installed on conductor. (Due to the complexity of installation, the new grommet may fall to the ground without a deduction. However, it must be sent back up on the handline and installed prior to completing the event). 10. Time will stop when the work is complete and the last climber makes contact with the ground. The fall arrest must still be attached to the pole for inspection / verification of proper adjustment. 13
Journeyman/Senior Team Events Open Delta Transformer Change Out Mean Time: TBD Drop Dead Time: TBD Event Summary: 1. This event is simulated energized at 12 kv. Teams will replace a 15 KVA transformer weighing approximately 235 lbs. on a two phase straight-line overhead structure with #2 Quadraplex secondary wire. The old transformer will be lowered to the ground and then pulled back up simulating a new transformer. Event Specifications: 1. Team will have 5 minutes to set up, and all tools must be laid out on a competitor supplied tarp in the designated work area. 2. Time starts at the judge's signal with the fall arrest system detached from the pole. 3. Climbers must wear class II minimum rubber gloves ground to ground. 4. The neutral and neutral clevis must be covered with rated cover-up before ascending above. 5. NESC 2012 minimum approach distance must be maintained at all times. 6. The primary jumper must be disconnected from the main line during this event. 7. All permanent connections must be brushed. 8. Secondary voltage must be checked for bad before de-energizing the existing transformer and also on the new transformer prior to hooking up the secondary leads. The transformer must be de-energized when the secondary leads are connected. 9. Cutout must be utilized to drop or pick-up load and must be done so in the proper order. A rated hot stick must be utilized to open/close cutout, the fuse must be replaced. 10. The transformer must be lowered and raised using blocks (3-2 blocks minimum) and a manufactured rated transformer gin. 11. Time will stop when the work is complete and the last climber makes contact with the ground. The fall arrest must still be attached to the pole for inspection / verification of proper adjustment. 14
Journeyman/Senior Team Events Vertical Hurtman Rescue Mean time: 4 minutes/drop Dead: 8 minutes This team event will be run one time with all three team members participating to rescue the hurt man. Teams have 5 minutes to set up and ask questions. The switch (cutout) feeding the transformer must be opened before the climber can step onto the pole. It will be opened from the ground using an extendo stick and rubber gloves. The stick must be off the ground and the body anytime it is touching anything energized. The climber must wear rubber gloves ground to ground. Lineman will split handline and loop bottom part of handline around mannequin s legs. Next take the top part and wrap around the pole a minimum of one and a half wraps, take the rope under mannequin s arms and tie three half hitches (the splice cannot be part of the knot). The mannequin can then be lowered to the ground while the third member of the team uses the bottom part of handline tied to the mannequin s legs to pull mannequin on to the tarp. You must attempt to keep the mannequin off of the pole and hardware. There will be NO gigs for incidental contact of the mannequin on the pole, neutral or service provided the tagman is making an honest attempt. The mannequin must land with all of the body on the tarp provided, and he must hit the ground gently as if it were a real person. A 10x10 tarp will be provided and placed 5 from pole centered under switch. * Video will be posted on under the Competition section on how to do this event. Event Specifications: 1. Time starts at judges signal with all team members at least an arm s length from pole and extendo stick. 2. All rubber gloves will be in glove bag cuffs down with no fingers protruding. 3. Lineman s belt and hooks will be on the ground opposite the switch side of the pole. 4. Extendo stick will be lying flat on tarp fully retracted. 5. All three team members must be used. One must climb, one must open switch, and one must tag the mannequin. 6. Time will stop when mannequin is on the tarp with slack on the handline, and extendo stick is fully retracted and back on tarp. 7. Climber will stay on pole and help hang mannequin. 8. Team will close switch back after time stops. Any team member can close it back and work gloves can be used. 9. You must use the eye to open and close switch. 10. When time starts extendo stick will be lying flat on tarp and must be back on tarp fully retracted before time will stop. 11. Climber must stay in 5 foot circle while he has his gaffs on. 12. Rubber gloves or work gloves must be worn anytime you are working or handling tools and equipment. 13. You must cut the Bashlin 57-A insert. There will be a 10 point deduction for cutting the belt in the wrong place 14. The blade of the climber s knife must not be exposed while climbing. 15. Judges will use a 4 PVC conduit between the rope and the mannequin to evaluate the rope knot, the eye splice cannot be in any part of the knot. 16. You may use any standard knot or hitch on the mannequin s legs that can be easily removed. (including placing the rope through the hook, but it must not come off) Teams will provide their own: Extendo Stick 15
Apprentice Events 16
Apprentice Rules Apprentices 1. Unlimited number of apprentices per organization. 2. Apprentices must have worked four or fewer years in an apprentice program. Mandatory Full Fall Arrest The FMEA Lineman s Competition requires the mandatory use of personal fall protection for all Journeyman team and Apprentice climbing events. Fall protection systems shall be supplied by the competitor and be used in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications along with the use of a secondary work positioning strap or lanyard while transitioning around attachments on the pole. While using the secondary positioning strap or lanyard the competitor shall not get into a position to allow for a free fall greater than 0.6 meters (2 feet). Fairness and Consistency must be shown Each judge is encouraged to be competitor-friendly but must also be shown due respect by each competitor. If a judgment call could be considered questionable, the team will be given the benefit of the doubt. The competition event is intended to be a fun time for all and should not become stressful to either the participants or the judges. Judging Irregularities Should the Chief Judge observe inconsistencies in judging, he or she shall advise the Event Judge on the inconsistencies. If the discrepancies continue, the Event Judge shall be replaced with an alternate judge. 17
Apprentice Events Change Out Lamp and Photocell Mean Time: 4 minutes Drop Dead: 6 minutes Event Summary: This event will test the apprentice s climbing skills, dexterity and speed. The apprentice will climb a 30 wood pole and change out a 100W HPS lamp and photocell on a cutoff type street light with a 3 street light arm. Event Specifications: 1. Apprentice will have 5 minutes to set up in the designated work area. 2. Apprentice will wear leather gloves for this entire event. 3. Time starts at the judge's signal with the fall arrest system detached from the pole. 4. The apprentice will have a handline connected to a tool or nose bag, with a lamp and photocell in it. 5. Once the apprentice has ascended the pole and gets into working position, the handline must be attached to the pole. The apprentice will pull the bag up and secure at the top of the pole. 6. The apprentice will proceed to remove the photocell and then the lamp, in that order. They must be installed in the opposite order. 7. Once replaced, the apprentice must lower the nose bag to the ground, and railroad the handline before dropping it out, and descending the pole. 8. After the apprentice is on the ground, they must remove all climbing tools, install gaff guards, and roll up the handline. 9. Time stops when the handline is rolled up, and the apprentice calls time. 18
Apprentice Events Material Transfer Mean Time: 10 minutes Drop Dead: 12 minutes Event Summary: This event consists of transferring material from one side of a set of double cross arms rigged as a deadend pole. Apprentice will move (3) sets of deadend insulators and shoes from one side of the pole to the other. The apprentice will also have to relocate one cutout and one F- neck pin insulator from one side to the other. The sequence for the material to be moved does not matter, only that all material will be moved to the opposite side of the pole from where the apprentice starts the event. Event Specifications: 1. Apprentice will have 5 minutes to set up in the designated work area. 2. Time starts at the judge's signal with the fall arrest system detached from the pole. 3. The apprentice must carry a handline and must be attached to the pole when the apprentice gets into working position. 4. All pins on the deadend insulators and shoes must have the cotter key facing in towards the pole. 5. All hardware must be properly tightened with the appropriate tool (i.e. ratchet wrench or adjustable wrench) 6. Apprentice must railroad handline before dropping it out and descending the pole. Failure to do so will result in a 2 point deduction. 7. Time stops when the apprentice s first foot touches the ground. The fall arrest must remain attached for proper adjustment verification by the event judge. 19
Apprentice Events Pole Top Pin Insulator Change Out Mean Time: 5 minutes Drop Dead: 8 minutes Event Summary: This event consists of changing out the pole top insulator that is tied in with a preform wraplock with a rubber grommet. The event will be considered de-energized and grounded; therefore, rubber gloves will not be required. The apprentice must raise and lower all material in a bag attached to the handline. Event Specifications: 1. Apprentice will have 5 minutes to set up in the designated work area. 2. Time starts at the judge's signal with the fall arrest system detached from the pole. 3. The apprentice must change out the pole top pin insulator. 4. All material will be raised and lowered in a material bag (including rubber grommet). 5. The new rubber grommet must be used. 6. A handline (not a straight line) is required for all raising and lowering of material. 7. The handline must be attached to the pole when the apprentice gets into working position. 8. A screwdriver may be used to remove the preform wrap lock (no knife or pliers). 9. Apprentice must railroad handline before dropping it out and descending the pole. 10. Time stops when the apprentice s first foot touches the ground. The fall arrest must remain attached for proper adjustment verification by the event judge. 20
Apprentice Events Secondary Spool Replacement Mean Time: 10 minutes Drop Dead: 12 minutes Event Summary: This event will consist of replacing the center secondary spool and preform tie on a transformer pole with open wire secondary conductors. The apprentice must climb the pole, remove jumper attached with a Parallel Grove Clamp to the center conductor, and change out the spool. The apprentice must open the cutout to the transformer prior to ascending the pole and close it from the ground to complete the event. Event Specifications: 1. Apprentice will have 5 minutes to set up in the designated work area. Climbing tools must be laid out at least an arm s length from the pole without the fall arrest attached. 2. Time starts at the judge's signal. 3. Apprentice will open the cutout and fully retract the extendo on the tarp prior to tooling up. Apprentice must hotstick the ring when opening and closing the door. 4. Rubber gloves must be worn ground to ground. 5. Leather gloves must be worn for work on the ground (including using extendo) 6. The apprentice must carry a handline and must be attached to the pole when the apprentice gets into working position. 7. Wire brush must be used on permanent connections. 8. Apprentice must railroad handline before dropping it out and descending the pole. 9. A new preform tie and spool will be issued to the apprentice and must be used. 10. Time stops when the apprentice is on the ground and closes the cutout. 21
Apprentice Events Vertical Hurtman Rescue Mean Time: 4 minutes Drop Dead: 8 minutes Event Summary: Time starts at the judge s signal with apprentice standing at least an arm s length from pole in any direction. Note: The apprentice s belt, hooks and rubber gloves in bag attached to belt will be lying on the ground at arm s length. Event Description: 1. Looking at the pole from the cross arm side, the hand line will be hung on the right side simulating an injury to a right-handed person. The hurt man will hang on the cross arm side of the pole with both ends of the safety straps through the braces. Note: Always take a minimum of one complete wrap around the cross arm before lowering the hurt man. 2. Mannequin should be tied under arms with three half hitches. Note: (eye splice should not be used as part of the hitches). The half hitch is the only acceptable knot. A 4 conduit will be used to measure tightness of knot. 3. Be sure to call out headache loudly when you drop your hand-line sheave. The sheave will be dropped in the 5 circle radius at the base of the pole. 4. A Bashlin belt 57-N will be used on the mannequin. You must cut the Bashlin 57-A insert. There will be a 10-point deduction for cutting the belt in the wrong place. 5. Mannequin must be lowered smoothly to the ground without coming into contact with the pole. 6. Apprentice must climb down the pole smoothly and safely. Time will stop when the apprentice has both feet on the ground. The fall arrest must remain attached for proper adjustment verification by the event judge. Note: There must be one gaff in the pole at all times when climbing down the pole. 7. The apprentice must use the hand-line provided. 8. Rubber gloves will be required for this event. Gloves must be worn ground-to-ground. 22
Journeyman/Senior Team Registration Each team must provide a judge for the Competition. If you have multiple teams, copy this form as needed. Please print clearly. Please check one: Journeyman Team Senior Journeyman Team Registration Deadline: February 26, 2016 Utility/Organization Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Contact Name: E-mail: Secondary E-mail: Phone: Alt. Phone: Fax: Journeyman #1: T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL Journeyman #2: T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL Groundman: T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL Alternate: T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL Tent: Will bring a tent: (tent size) Will rent a tent No tent needed Team Entry Fees: Entry fee and $175 tent rental fee (if applicable) must be paid with registration. After February 26, 2016 add $50 late fee to registration fee. Florida Municipal: $400 Florida Cooperative: $400 Investor-Owned: $500 Out-of-State Municipal: $500 Additional Fees: Tent Rental Fee: $175 : Team Not providing judge $50 Check enclosed, payable to the Florida Municipal Electric Association Charge a credit card Mastercard Visa American Express Amount $ Cardholder Name Card Number Expiration Date CCV Code Authorized Signature Participants are responsible for assuring that all hooks, belts, hand tools, and safety equipment furnished by the participant are in a safe operating condition. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, hotel and meal expenses en route and during the Florida Lineman Competition. Participants must sign a liability release form at the event, prior to participating in the competition, releasing their employer and competition sponsors from any liability should an injury occur during the competition. Teams who cancel in writing before February 26, 2016, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be made in writing, faxed or e-mailed to: Brenda Thompson, FMEA, PO Box 10114, Tallahassee, FL 32302-2214 Fax 850-222-0358 E-mail: bthompson@publicpower.com 23
Apprentice Registration Each team must provide a judge for the competition. If you have multiple apprentices, copy this form as needed. Please print clearly. Registration Deadline: February 26, 2016 Utility/Organization Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Contact Name: E-mail: Secondary E-mail: Phone: Alt. Phone: Fax: Apprentice #1: Apprentice #2: Apprentice #3: T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL Tent: Will bring a tent: (tent size) Will rent a tent No tent needed Per Person Entry Fees: Entry fee and $150 tent rental fee (if applicable) must be paid with registration. After February 26, 2016, add $25 late fee to registration fee. Florida Municipal: $175 Florida Cooperative: $175 Investor-Owned: $225 Out-of-State Municipal: $225 Mailing Address/Fax Number: Make check payable to: FMEA Mail to: FMEA - Florida Lineman Competition PO Box 10114, Tallahassee, FL 32302-2114 FAX: (850) 222-0358 Check enclosed, payable to the Florida Municipal Electric Association Charge a credit card Mastercard Visa American Express Amount $ Cardholder Name Card Number Expiration Date CCV Code Authorized Signature Participants are responsible for assuring that all hooks, belts, hand tools, and safety equipment furnished by the participant are in a safe operating condition. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, hotel and meal expenses en route and during the Florida Lineman Competition. Participants must sign a liability release form at the event, prior to participating in the competition, releasing their employer and competition sponsors from any liability should an injury occur during the competition. Apprentices who cancel in writing before February 26, 2016,, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $45 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be made in writing, faxed or e-mailed to: Brenda Thompson, FMEA, PO Box 10114, Tallahassee, FL 32302-2214 Fax 850-222-0358 E-mail: bthompson@publicpower.com 24
Judges Registration Each team must provide a judge for the Competition. If you have multiple teams, copy this form as needed. Please Print. Registration Deadline: February 26, 2016 Utility/Organization Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Judge s Name: E-mail: Phone: Alt. Phone: Fax: Event Preference: T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL Judge s Name: E-mail: Phone: Alt. Phone: Fax: Event Preference: T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL Judge s Name: E-mail: Phone: Alt. Phone: Fax: Event Preference: T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL Judge s Name: E-mail: Phone: Alt. Phone: Fax: Event Preference: T-Shirt size: M L XL XXL XXXL All judges must have previous Lineman experience or be an operating utility supervisor. Judges will be required to attend a MANDATORY MEETING on Friday, March 11, at 3:00 pm 25
Purchase Banquet Tickets Depending on your sponsorship level, you may already receive banquet ticket(s) (see page 5-6) If you would like additional tickets, complete the form below. Registration Deadline: February 26, 2016 Contact Name: E-mail: Utility/Organization Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Alt. Phone: Fax: Banquet ticket prices Before February 26 After February 26 Adult Meal $45 $50 Children s Meal (under 12 yrs old) $15 $20 I would like to purchase (# of) adult tickets @ $45 each I would like to purchase (# of) children tickets @ $15 each (under 12 yrs old) Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check enclosed, payable to the Florida Municipal Electric Association $ $ $ Charge a credit card Mastercard Visa American Express Amount $ Cardholder Name Expiration Date Card Number CCV Code Authorized Signature The banquet tickets will be available at the FMEA registration desk. If you have questions about the tickets, Contact: Brenda Thompson at (850) 224-3314, ext. 3, or e-mail: bthompson@publicpower.com. Fax or mail this form with your payment to: Brenda Thompson FMEA, PO Box 10114, Tallahassee, FL 32302-2214 Fax 850-222-0358 E-mail: bthompson@publicpower.com 26