2024 Workshops

IMEA Insulate & Isolate Workshop

Date: July 23 & 24, 2024 
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  

Location: Frankfort, IN. 

The primary purpose of INSULATE and ISOLATE is to guard workers from any two simultaneous points of contacts with energized and/or any grounded conductors (difference of potential). This includes wires, poles, cross arms, equipment or anything that is at a different potential. (Second point of contact.) Properly performed Insulate and Isolate techniques used in conjunction with the necessary Insulating Personal Protective Equipment (IPPE) allows a qualified line worker to safely work on and around energized equipment and conductors. 

Topics covered during this workshop include:

*Effective cover-up  *Extended reach  *Insulated  *Isolate

*Insulating Personal Protective Equipment (IPPE)  * Second points of contact

*Minimum Approach Distance (M.A.D.)  *Insulating Protective Equipment (IPE)

The IMEA will host this workshop at:          

Frankfort City Light & Power
1000 Washington Avenue
Frankfort, IN.  46041

REGISTRATION FEE (lunch and refreshments provided):

IMEA Safety Program Member:                $300.00 per person

IMEA Member:                                            $450.00 per person

Non-IMEA Member:                                   $600.00 per person

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the start date of class. After that date, fees will be charged for expenses incurred by IMEA.

Certificates of completion will be provided for each participant

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IMEA 613 Advanced Construction and Maintenance Workshop (#092721)

Date: September 9 - 13, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Location: Scottsburg, IN.    

Participants will receive instruction in the operation, troubleshooting, and metering of overhead and underground distribution systems. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the operation and troubleshooting of underground and overhead distribution systems. Energized conditions will be simulated during segments of this workshop.

IMEA will host this workshop at:                     

Frankfort City Light & Power
1000 Washington Avenue
Frankfort, IN.  46041

If you have any additional questions, or are needing additional assistance please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.

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IMEA 610 Wood Pole Climbing Workshop (#102124)

Date: October 21, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Frankfort, IN. 

This workshop is designed to provide personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to be designated a wood pole qualified climber. IMEA instructors provide instruction on wood pole characteristics, inspection of wood pole climbing equipment, wood pole safe climbing techniques, basic rope knots and splicing, and pole top rescue. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the employer to designate the participant as a qualified wood pole climber. Participants will engage in classroom instruction and field exercises including wood pole inspection, climbing equipment inspection, wood pole climbing, rope knot tying and rigging, hand line use, hanging cross arms, basic tool use, and performing pole-top rescue. Successful skills demonstration and written examination is required for course completion.

The IMEA will host this workshop at: 

Frankfort City Light & Power
1000 Washington Avenue
Frankfort, IN. 46041

Suggested Hotel Lodging:
Please contact Janel Sparks at (765)966-0799 for details on hotel lodging reservations.

If you have additional questions, or need additional assistance, please contact Duane Richardson at duane@imea.com.

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