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Pipelayer Installation Training: Chapter 2 V2.0.0 -- WHAT'S IN THIS CHAPTER
(~1 hour of self-study training, available for 60 days)
Developed by experienced industry professionals, the Pipe Installation Training Program is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand series of interactive pipelayer training programs covering the fundamentals of water and sewer pipe installation. This chapter covers safety, trenching, bedding, backfilling, dealing with manholes, dewatering and tie-ins.
CLICK VIDEO (above) for an overview of this Chapter (and the other 2 chapters).
--- Safety (23 pages): This lesson discusses important safety topics, including:
• Utility markings
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Overhead utilities
• Worksite conditions
• Daily inspections and requirements
• Identifying the competent person and his or her responsibilities• Working near buried and exposed utilities• Working near trenches and how to protect the trench
• Communication
• Danger zones
--- Trenching (17 pages): This lesson covers the basics of trenching, including working precisely and efficiently, working as a team, working safely, and working with pipes.
--- Bedding (10 pages): This lesson covers important points about bedding, including grade, bedding preparation, digouts, uses of bedding, and types of bedding and haunching.
--- Backfilling (14 pages): This lesson covers how to perform a backfill job correctly. Topics include:Backfill material, Placement, Compaction, Lifts, Safety, Plan for drainage, Causes of pipe bellies.
--- Manholes (12 pages): This lesson discusses considerations for building manholes, including placement, components, installation, confined space hazards, ventilation, and confined space rescue.
--- Dewatering (9 pages): This lesson covers the fundamentals of dealing with groundwater, including having a plan, dewatering, pump discharge, and working with pumps.
--- Tie-ins (12 pages): This lesson discusses the basic considerations when using tie-ins. This includes responsibility for water shutoffs, surveying the area, gathering materials, planning for water drainage, installing a tapping sleeve, performing tie-in testing, compaction, and marking the service line.
