At Divergent Alliance, we take pride in providing linemen and utility workers with the best tools and equipment to make their jobs safer and easier. In order to ensure that we are always providing the best quality tools, we only…
Linemen and utility workers spend a lot of time working with their hands. In many cases, workers are using their hands in hazardous situations which puts them at risk for injuries to the hand and fingers. Hand and finger related…
High Voltage Electrical Gloves – How to Clean and Inspect Them Linemen do a lot of work with their hands on electrical equipment. This makes it important for linemen to use the proper electrical insulated gloves to protect themselves from…
Outdoor jobsites, whether involving construction work or utility maintenance, are often hazardous. Workers block these areas off to prevent the public from walking into an unsafe area of a work zone. No matter what is used as a barrier, it…
When working on electrical systems and circuits, it is crucial to take every possible safety precaution. These systems have a dangerous amount of electricity running through them and even if the power to the system is turned off, there is…
What Climbing Gear and Safety Equipment Does a Lineman Need? The job of a lineman is not an easy job, but it is a job that must be done. Linemen provide necessary maintenance and repairs for powerlines and other equipment,…
It is important for linemen and other utility workers to always be protected when they work. This means using the proper safety gear, fall protection equipment, and clothing. The clothing that linemen use should not only be durable, but also…
Do you know a lineman who you think is a great candidate for the next Hard Hat Hero? Recommend a hard hat hero Brandon McCaskill – HARD HAT HERO For performing tasks well above and beyond the line of duty,…
In the 2012 edition of the NFPA 70E, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) replaced the term “Flame Resistance (FR)” with ”Arc-Rated (AR)” which caused confusion for many in the industry what the difference is between AR and FR clothing.…
Linemen, electricians, or anyone working near energized electrical equipment needs to be aware of the dangers of arc flash and what precautions they need to be taking when working near equipment that can cause an arc flash. Arc flashes can…