Electricity Today T&D Magazine

Lineworkers face numerous risks daily, from respiratory ailments to electrical hazards. These dangers can result in severe injuries, low blood pressure, bleeding, and vomiting. However, by adhering to established safety protocols, contractors and employers can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents. Below are 12 practical tips to protect lineworkers from common safety hazards.

1. Identifying Job Hazards
The first step to mitigating risks is recognizing them. Conduct regular inspections of the worksite to identify potential hazards. Evaluate equipment and work conditions to detect safety threats that may be difficult to eliminate. Interview workers and managers to understand their concerns and...

Remote field operations present the safety organization with a myriad of challenges when it comes to ensuring the safety of the people that you send out to work in the field every day. Without a doubt, this includes the line workers, but it also includes nearly every member of the staff whose duties are performed outside of the controlled confines of your facilities. Certainly, many of the hazards are identifiable and risk mitigation procedures and equipment are deployed, along with your remote crews, in the effort to keep everyone safe and bring them back home at the end of the...