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110 | Lineman & Trainer | Derek Egroff | Transmission lines, Catenary systems, and Heli access
110 | Lineman & Trainer | Derek Egroff | Transmission lines, Catenary systems, and Heli access
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Length:
72 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Derek Egroff has had an extensive career in the line trade with a huge emphasis on all things high-voltage transmission. He’s been involved with hundreds of transmission projects and assisted in creating energized bare-hand programs, helicopter procedures, and countless other endeavors over his lengthy career. Derek is now giving back to the trade as a training instructor. In this episode, we dive into a few exciting projects that he was a part of including one of the world's only catenary systems used for power lines as well as pioneering helicopter rope access for line work in Canada. We also explore some topics around training and adult education as it relates to the trades.
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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