A commercial or residential building’s electrical system is something that the occupants don’t usually think about. They’re even less likely to prioritize maintaining ground assemblies that protect property and people. That is, unless a fault leads to property damage or injury. However, testing electrical grounding is an essential safety maintenance…
Ground system testing is a core component of ensuring property safety. Maintaining solid electrical function is critical, but ensuring the efficiency and safety of that electrical system reduces risks to human life and property. Now let’s dive into the importance of ground system testing and how you can refurbish as…
The debate as to whether to use steel or PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) continues to exist and it is important to have your information straight when ordering critical electrical supplies. Both materials have their unique characteristics. Sometimes the answer on which to choose is obvious, and sometimes it isn’t obvious (especially…
First and foremost, we are here to talk about how to become an electrical lineman. If you are interested in becoming an NFL lineman, you are in the wrong place, but might need a backup plan so maybe keep reading? Electrical linemen and other electric utility workers have a very…
You already know that your beloved lineman works hard, braving long hours, tough conditions, and high-stakes challenges to keep the power flowing. Whether it’s climbing poles during a storm or handling heavy-duty equipment, lineman work is demanding and deserves recognition. But when it comes to gifts, linemen can be tricky…
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 offer lineman tools and equipment from the top manufacturers. One…
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 injuries account for more than 25 percent of all reported…
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 possible electric shocks and arc flashes. Electrical gloves are personal protective equipment (PPE) required by OSHA in high-voltage and low-voltage applications…
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 is important for these barriers to be highly visible to…
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 still a risk of short-circuits, electrocution, and fires. The use…