Training your field staff to look for potential problems helps avert emergencies later. Remember, snow and ice buildup may make securing pedestals and doors impossible. Not only can broken lashing wire and excessive sag on cable spans, anchor cables or drops cause you technical headaches, but they also may cause accidents. When a tree limb is allowed to grow around a cable, it can rub the outer conductor and damage the cable. Trying to find these kinds of problems in the middle of an ice storm can tax anyone s patience.
Winter is the best time for cross-training staff members on other jobs.
This not only improves and expands their skills, but it also ensures that staff can assist in other areas if required. Each question is worth 7 points. The extra credit question is worth 10 points 5 if you got it right, and another 5 if you actually have implemented a cross-training program. If you have a good cross-training program, you are miles ahead of potential maintenance headaches. The next step is to add up your points and check the sum against the following scale.