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Why Net-Zero is Cheaper for the UK

The United Kingdom has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This goal necessitates a comprehensive transformation of various sectors, including energy, transportation, and agriculture. While the environmental imperatives are clear, there is growing evidence...

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Flame-Resistant Apparel for Utility Workers [VIDEO]

Selecting the right FR clothing is the first step. Glen Raven is a global leader in high-performance, inherently flame-resistant protective and hi-visibility fabrics for the utility, petroleum and industrial apparel markets. The health and safety of the men and women in these dangerous...

Grounding Assumptions: Where Line Crews Still Get Hurt Despite “Doing It Right”

Why Grounding Remains a Source of Serious Injury Grounding is one of the most emphasized safety practices in line work, yet serious incidents continue to occur during grounded operations. These events rarely result from a lack of training or awareness. Instead, they stem from assumptions about how...

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Electric Utility System Standards

How Ontario regulation can improve electrical safety BY BILL KHASHFE, London Hydro According to an Ontario Electrical Safety Report, 35 percent of the province’s electrical-related fatalities in the past 10 years were attributed to power-line contact. Equipment specifications and electric utility...

Human Factors on the Line: Fatigue, Complacency, and Decision Making at Height

How Real Incidents Actually Take Shape Most serious line incidents do not begin with a dramatic failure or an obvious violation of rules. They begin quietly, through a sequence of small decisions made under ordinary pressure. A grip adjusted instead of reset. A stance accepted instead of corrected....

The Role of Renewable Energy in the Smart Grid: Transforming Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

The integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into smart grid systems represents a fundamental shift in how energy is generated, managed, and consumed. This transformation is vital for modernizing energy infrastructure, enhancing grid reliability, and fostering sustainability. The shift from a...

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Flame-Resistant Clothing Misconceptions

Misconceptions about using flame-resistant clothing

BY DAN BONELLI, Cintas Corporation

According to Michael Hyland, chair of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and vice president of engineering services with the American Public Power Association, a 1970s electrical utility commercial depicted a worker sporting a gold necklace and polyester clothing. Hyland notes that today, that type of dress would be unthinkable, as it poses a huge risk to residential, commercial, and industrial electricians.

The power industry...

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Why Net-Zero is Cheaper for the UK

Flame-Resistant Apparel for Utility Workers [VIDEO]

Grounding Assumptions: Where Line Crews Still Get Hurt Despite “Doing It Right”

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Human Factors on the Line: Fatigue, Complacency, and Decision Making at Height

The Role of Renewable Energy in the Smart Grid: Transforming Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

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Flame-Resistant Clothing Misconceptions

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Fall Protection Becomes Mandatory

Worker Safety Using Infrared

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Utilities Opt to Automate Crew Scheduling, streamline work

12 Tips to Protect Against Common Lineworker Safety Hazards

The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety

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