A Compact‎,‎ On‎-the‎-Job Reference for Linemen and Cablemen Fully updated with the latest NEC and OSHA standards‎,‎ this one‎-stop portable guide contains the crucial electrical data‎,‎ formulas‎,‎ calculations‎,‎ and safety information essential at any jobsite‎.‎ The Lineman‎'‎s and Cableman‎'‎s Field Manual‎,‎ Second Edition‎,‎ provides easy‎-to‎-follow details on constructing‎,‎ operating‎,‎ and maintaining both overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines‎.‎ Helpful charts‎,‎ tables‎,‎ diagrams‎,‎ equations‎,‎ and definitions are included throughout this handy resource‎.‎ The new edition of the manual covers‎:‎ Line conductors * Cable‎,‎ splices‎,‎ and terminations * Distribution voltage transformers * Wood‎-pole structures * Guying * Lightning and surge protection * Fuses * Inspection and maintenance plans * Tree trimming * Rope‎,‎ knots‎,‎ splices‎,‎ and gear * Grounding * Protective grounds * Safety equipment and rescue