Research Result Summaries

Live Working Rope – Compilation of Electrical Testing Results EPRI has conducted electrical and mechanical tests on live working ropes from various manufacturers and designs, examining them under various conditions to gain a better understanding of their degradation process. This research aims to establish a safe threshold for determining when these ropes should be taken out of service.

Live Working Rope Testing and Specification Specially designed insulating ropes are used in Live Work along with rigid insulating tools such as hot sticks. Currently available insulating ropes are critical for the safety of workers and the installation, and have several advantages and disadvantages over rigid tools, as well as promote the leverage of the live working barehanding technic. Results from testing.