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The live-line working method is a technique that allows for the maintenance, repair, or construction of electrical infrastructure or installations while keeping the electrical voltage active and adhering to worker safety regulations.

A regulatory framework, defined in Decree 82-167 of February 16, 1982, for energy distribution infrastructures, mandates that live-line work must be particularly guided by reference documents (CET, FT).

How is Live-Line Work conducted on the Electricity Transmission Network ? (youtube.com)

 

 

 

Voltage Levels

Three defined levels of work

 

 

  • The method of working <<remotely>> (BT-HTA-HTB): the operator is at ground potential and works using insulating poles.

     

  • The method of working <<in contact>> (BT-HTA): The operator works with insulating gloves.

     

  • The method of working <<at potential>> (HTA-HTB): The operator works at phase potential.