2024 Workshops

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: Scottsburg, 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: 

Scottsburg Electric Utility
2162 S U.S. Hwy 31
Scottsburg, IN 47170

Suggested Hotel Lodging:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
200 S Beechwood Ave
Scottsburg, IN 47170

Phone: (812) 752-0000

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

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