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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...

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....

Since 1952 Tallman has been Setting the Standard for Linemen

At Tallman Equipment, we are an employee-owned company that provides tools, equipment, and services for the construction and maintenance of Electrical Transmission and distribution infrastructure. Whether it’s a large, multi-state construction project, managing a storm, or providing power to...

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...

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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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...

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Electrical Hazard Protection

How to reduce dangers while providing preventive maintenance data

BY FINLEY LEDBETTER, Group CBS, Inc.

While most discussions about avoiding electrical hazards focus on personal protective equipment (PPE), utility workers have a number of ways to protect themselves and their gear, including specialized equipment and remote actuation and racking systems that eliminate—rather than reduce—electrical hazard dangers, while providing preventive maintenance data that can help avoid future catastrophes.

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Flame-Resistant Apparel for Utility Workers [VIDEO]

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

Since 1952 Tallman has been Setting the Standard for Linemen

Why Net-Zero is Cheaper for the UK

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

Flame-Resistant Clothing Misconceptions

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Electrical Hazard Protection

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The Right Vendor Partnerships Positively Impact Line Crew Safety

Electrical Safety in the Field

Building a Competency Program

Fall Protection Becomes Mandatory

How to Prevent Struck-By and Backover Incidents

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Trailer Mounted Single Reel V-Groove Carrier/Tensioner

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PatchAssure - Patching for the Field

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Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Handbook, Vol. 4

On-site Rubber Goods Testing Lab

Electricity Today T&D Magazine - Linemen Safety Winter 2020 Special Edition

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Moving Smart Grid to the Field

Symantec Proves Russian “Dragonfly” cyber unit responsible for US critical infrastructure hacking

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Detect Electrical Discharge Defects with Ultrasound

Understanding the IEC 61850 Protocol in Substation Automation

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