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…
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, and they must climb utility poles, sometimes as high as 120 feet, to do their work. The climbing involved with…
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 flame resistant. The high voltage systems that linemen work on…
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. For linemen and electricians, electrical personal protective equipment (PPE) is…
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 happen in both high and low-voltage environments but are most…
Sonetics headsets bring users wireless communication, hearing protection, and listen through technology making these team communication headsets revolutionary. Sonetics headsets enhance speech and communication while suppressing background noise to any level that you need. Sonetics headsets have listen through technology allowing users to control the amount of volume they want…
The work of a lineman is dangerous because they are often working on high voltage electrical systems high up in the powerlines. It is crucial for linemen to always be following the proper safety protocols and using the right equipment to protect themselves, including fall protection equipment. A lineman may…
Linemen who work on powerlines and utility poles have a hazardous job. They are often working high above the ground and providing maintenance for circuits and powerlines with dangerous electrical currents. It is important for linemen to keep themselves protected on the job by using the right equipment, as well…
Numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics put electrical line workers among the top ten most dangerous jobs in the United States. Linemen risk falls, electric shocks, burns, and other injuries while on the job every day. According to NTOF data, the average annual fatality rate for power line workers is 56.3…