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15TH ANNUAL
PUBLIC POWER
LINEWORKERS
RODEO
M AY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
SACRAMENTO, CA
HOST
Hosting the
best-of-the-best
in Sacramento.
Welcome to Sacramento. SMUD is proud to host
and participate in the 2015 APPA Lineworkers Rodeo.
See you at the rodeo!
Powering forward. Together.
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2015 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
15TH ANNUAL
PUBLIC POWER
LINEWORKERS
RODEO
M AY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
SACRAMENTO, CA
Friday, May 15 • AGENDA
All events on Friday take place at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif.
Training Desk and Registration Desk Open
7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. • East Lobby
Training Courses for Apprentice and Journeyman
Lineworkers
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Registration is required to attend training courses.
Track 1: Accident Review & Investigation
Track 4: Fall Protection Selection, Safety, and Best
Practices for Lineworkers
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • Meeting Room 204
Fall protection is the “new normal” for electric utilities. Utilities
must make appropriate choices when selecting personal
protective equipment for lineworkers, since the lives of their
lineworkers may depend on it. Attendees will learn important
factors to consider when selecting equipment and best
practices for utility fall protection programs.
Instructor: Ashton Johnson, Santee Cooper, S.C.
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. • Meeting Room 204
When employees adhere to defined training, work procedures,
safety best practices, and resources such as the APPA Safety
Manual and OSHA standards, they can mitigate powerline work
dangers. Attendees will learn from their peers’ experiences by
reviewing accidents and incidents that public power lineworkers
have faced.
Download the APPA
Academy mobile app
Instructors: Marc Machacek and Mark Hottel, Minnesota
Municipal Utilities Association, Minn.
•Learn about the Rodeo
sponsors and exhibitors
•Share your contact information
with other attendees
Track 2: Arc Flash: Understanding OSHA 1910.269 &
Developing SOP’s
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. • Meeting Room 203
•Know where you’re going with
interactive maps (including
Rodeo grounds)
Because arc flash protection and FR protective clothing
are a requirement for lineworkers, standard operating
work procedures and hazard assessments are a necessity.
Attendees will learn compliance resources and best practices
to facilitate their responsibilities related to arc flash protection.
•View the shuttle bus schedule
to/from the grounds
Instructor: Rick Aguilar, Kansas Municipal Utilities, Kan.
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Utility Solutions
Track 3: Regulator Safe Operation & Best Practices
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • Meeting Room 202
Handling an energized regulator is an extremely dangerous
activity, but with proper training, lineworkers can perform this
task safely. Participants will learn the hazards associated with
operating an energized regulator and review safe operations
and best practices for proper handling.
Simply search for
“APPAAcademy” in the Apple
App Store or Android Market to
download this free app onto your
iOS or Android device.
Mobile App Sponsors
Instructor: Bob Sewell, Minnesota Municipal Utilities
Association, Minn.
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15TH ANNUAL
PUBLIC POWER
LINEWORKERS
RODEO
M AY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
SACRAMENTO, CA
Friday, May 15 • AGENDA
All events on Friday take place at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif.
Rodeo Registration & Sales Open
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Meeting Rooms 307 - 314
Registration for apprentice, journeyman teams, judges, and
greeters/auditors. Rodeo t-shirts and banquet tickets also will
be on sale.
Indoor Rodeo Vendor Expo
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Meeting Rooms 307 - 314
Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to connect
with industry experts as they display their latest
products and services. Detailed information on Rodeo
sponsors and vendors can be found in the Rodeo/E&O
Technical Conference mobile app.
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Judges, Greeters, and Auditors
Meeting
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Meeting Room 306
Judges, greeters, and auditors must register prior to attending
this meeting. This is a mandatory event for all judges, greeters,
and entry and exit auditors. Judges will proceed to the
Apprentice Written Test at the conclusion of this meeting.
Apprentice Written Test Event
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. • Meeting Rooms 203 - 204
All apprentice competitors must register prior to this
event and should arrive by 4:00 p.m.
15TH ANNUAL
PUBLIC POWER
LINEWORKERS
RODEO
M AY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
SACRAMENTO, CA
Saturday, May 16 • AGENDA
Rodeo competition events on Saturday take place at Gibson Ranch Park in Sacramento, Calif. The Rodeo Awards Banquet
takes place at the Sacramento Convention Center. Buses will be provided to transport attendees and guests between the Hyatt
Regency Sacramento and the Rodeo grounds starting at 5:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
7:30 a.m. • Gibson Ranch Park, Sacramento, Calif.
Call to Order
Events Competition
8:00 a.m. • Gibson Ranch Park, Sacramento, Calif.
All events are timed and take place on non-energized grounds.
Michael Hyland, Sr. Vice President, Engineering Services,
American Public Power Association, Arlington, Va.
Apprentice Events
Welcome
Event 1: Crossarm Relocation
Mean Time: 8 minutes
Drop Dead Time: 12 minutes
Arlen Orchard, General Manager & CEO, Sacramento
Municipal Utility District, Sacramento, Calif.
Bill Slaton, SMUD Board of Directors, Sacramento, Calif.
Paula DiFonzo, Chair, American Public Power Association;
CEO, New Braunfels Utilities, New Braunfels, Tex.
Flag Ceremony
National Anthem
Invocation
Rev. Dave Lyman, Spiritual Life Center, Sacramento, Calif.
Outdoor Rodeo Vendor Expo
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to connect
with industry experts as they display their latest
products and services. Detailed information on Rodeo
sponsors and vendors can be found in the Rodeo/E&O
Technical Conference mobile app.
The apprentice will relocate a wooden arm 90 degrees from
its original location. The apprentice will remove both the arm
and brace bolt, rotate the arm 90 degrees either direction, and
reinstall using the same hardware.
Event 2: Double Deadend Bell
Mean Time: 6 minutes
Drop Dead Time: 8 minutes
The apprentice will change both polymer suspension insulators
out on a single-phase double deadend. The apprentice must
restore the work station to its original condition.
Event 3: Hurtman Rescue
Mean Time: 4 minutes
Drop Dead Time: 8 minutes
The competitor will rescue a “hurtman” mannequin
that is attached to the top of a pole. Event staff
will provide groundman support.
Event 4: Single Phase Conductor Tie In
Mean Time: 8 minutes
Drop Dead Time: 12 minutes
The apprentice will remove the phase and neutral conductors
from the sheaves. Next, the apprentice will tie the conductors
in the neutral spool and phase insulator.
Event 5: Written Test
NOTE: Event takes place on Friday, May 15.
Drop Dead Time: 20 minutes
The 20-minute written test encourages lineworkers to know
and demonstrate safety rules at all times when working in the
field and during competitions. Questions come from specific
sections of the APPA Safety Manual, 15th Edition.
Apprentice Written Test Scores and Q&A
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Rodeo General Information Tent, Gibson Ranch Park
The chief event judge will provide individual results during this time period and answer any questions concerning the test.
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15TH ANNUAL
PUBLIC POWER
LINEWORKERS
RODEO
M AY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
SACRAMENTO, CA
Saturday, May 16 • AGENDA
Rodeo competition events on Saturday take place at Gibson Ranch Park in Sacramento, Calif. The Rodeo Awards Banquet
takes place at the Sacramento Convention Center. Buses will be provided to transport attendees and guests between the Hyatt
Regency Sacramento and the Rodeo grounds starting at 5:00 a.m.
Journeyman Team Events
Event 1: 4kV Crossarm Change Out
Mean Time: 10 minutes
Drop Dead Time: 12 minutes
Competitors will change out an existing 8-foot light crossarm
along with the insulators on an energized horizontal structure
with two phases.
Event 2: 12kV Deadend Insulator Replacement
Mean Time: 10 minutes
Drop Dead Time: 12 minutes
Team members will replace a single phase deadend insulator
on a simulated hot line. They will de-energize, test, and ground
a single phase line before replacing the insulator.
Event 3: Deadend Transfer
Mean Time: 16 minutes
Drop Dead Time: 24 minutes
Competitors will transfer a single deadend primary conductor
and a single deadend neutral conductor from an existing pole
to a new pole set four feet away.
Event 4: Hurtman Rescue
Mean Time: 4 minutes
Drop Dead Time: 8 minutes
Competitors work together to rescue
a “hurtman” mannequin that is
attached to the top of a pole. One
team member climbs, the second
opens the switch, and the third tags
the mannequin.
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Event 5: Obstacle Course
Mean Time: 11 minutes
Drop Dead Time: 13 minutes
The first climber will climb a pole equipped with three eightfoot crossarms, stopping at each arm and relocating the
arm-mounted device to the arm’s opposite end. When the first
climber is on the ground, the second team member will climb
the pole and relocate each device back to the other end of the
arm. After both climbers have relocated the equipment and the
last climber has both feet on the ground and has removed the
fall arrest device from the pole, the ground person opens the
barrel in the cut-out with a fiberglass extension stick.
15TH ANNUAL
PUBLIC POWER
LINEWORKERS
RODEO
M AY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
SACRAMENTO, CA
Saturday, May 16 • AGENDA
Rodeo competition events on Saturday take place at Gibson Ranch Park in Sacramento, Calif. The Rodeo Awards Banquet
takes place at the Sacramento Convention Center. Buses will be provided to transport attendees and guests between the Hyatt
Regency Sacramento and the Rodeo grounds starting at 5:00 a.m.
Rodeo Awards Banquet
6:00 p.m. • Meeting Rooms 306 - 315
Join us to recognize and celebrate with the best in the
nation at the 15th Annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
Banquet. Rodeo participants (teams, apprentices, judges,
greeters, auditors) receive a ticket for admission to the Rodeo
Awards Banquet. Guest tickets may be purchased during
Rodeo registration on Friday and at the Information Tent at
the competition on Saturday (while supplies last). For groups
and individuals that have reserved a table, please refer to the
banquet hall layout. Tickets must be presented for entry to the
banquet. Doors open 6:00 p.m.
Welcome and Entertainment
Award Ceremony
7:30 p.m.
Michael Hyland, Senior Vice President, Engineering Services,
American Public Power Association, Arlington, Va.
Arlen Orchard, General Manager & CEO, Sacramento
Municipal Utility District, Sacramento, Calif.
International Lineman’s Museum & Hall
of Fame Induction
Murray Walker, International Lineman’s Museum, American
Safety Utility Corporation, Shelby, N.C.
Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Inductees
6:30 p.m.
Byron Dunn: Veteran lineman, founder of Powerlineman.com
and Powerlineman Magazine
Invocation and Dinner
John Green: 39 year lineman, mentor, leader
7:00 p.m.
Harvey Haven: Teacher, mentor, 30 year lineman, Army
Veteran, inventor of the “dirt box” grounding teaching aid
James “Jim” McKenna: 35 year veteran, technological
innovator
Ernie Waltz Jr.: 54 year lineman, mentor, inspiration
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Good Luck to
DME’s Linemen
Rodeo Team!
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2015 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
15TH ANNUAL
PUBLIC POWER
LINEWORKERS
RODEO
M AY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
SACRAMENTO, CA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
APPA thanks the following people and organizations for their support and dedication to the
15th Annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo.
Host
Apprentice Master and
Chief Judges
Pete Wyffels, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, Minn.
Apprentice Master Judge
David Dwinell, Denton Municipal Electric, Tex.
Hurtman Rescue
Sacramento Municipal
Utility District Rodeo
Planning Committee
Kenneth Roberts, Huntsville Utilities, Ala.
Vicki Bricker
Bob Rumbaugh, American Municipal Power, Inc., Ohio
Jim Clamp
Josh Drysdale
Farres Everly
Steve Hallmark
Trish Lindvall
Erica Manuel
Todd Prangley
Mark Raley
Mike Wirsch
Journeyman Master and
Chief Judges
Aaron Haderle, Kissimmee Utility Authority, Fla.
Double Deadend Bell
Trevor Roth, Nebraska Public Power District, Neb.
Single Phase Conductor Tie In
Written Test
Woodie Wilson, ElectriCities of North Carolina, N.C.
Crossarm Relocation
Scoring Master Judges
Michelle Palmer, American Municipal Power, Inc., Ohio
Kenneth Stone, Braintree Electric Light Department, Mass.
Training Course
Coordinator
Michael Willetts, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association,
Minn.
Journeyman Master Judge
Rose Foster, Santee Cooper, S.C.
Obstacle Course
Mike Conyers, Missouri Public Utility Alliance, Mo.
4kV Crossarm Change Out
Steve Ledford, Memphis Light, Gas and Water, Tenn.
Deadend Transfer
Tom Sage, Murfreesboro Electric Department,Tenn.
Hurtman Rescue
Steve Stanfill, Jackson Energy Authority, Tenn.
12kV Deadend Insulator Replacement
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15TH ANNUAL
PUBLIC POWER
LINEWORKERS
RODEO
M AY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
SACRAMENTO, CA
SPONSORS
APPA and Sacramento Municipal Utility District thank the following organizations
for the support of the 15th Annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo.
Banquet
Sponsors
Journeyman Hurtman
Rescue Sponsor
Apprentice Hurtman
Rescue Sponsor
Judge, Greeter, and
Auditor Hardhat Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsors
Gibson Ranch Park
Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau
IBEW Local 1245
Nestle
Fastenal
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2015 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
15TH ANNUAL
PUBLIC POWER
LINEWORKERS
RODEO
M AY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
SACRAMENTO, CA
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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GIBSON RANCH
PARK
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8556 GIBSONRODEO
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ELVERTA, CA 95626
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