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 are a constant fire hazard… Continue reading Tips for Washing Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing
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, Divergent Alliance is proud to recognize Brandon McCaskill as a Hard Hat Hero. “Do something… Continue reading Brandon McCaskill- Hard Hat Hero
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 extremely important because it may… Continue reading AR and FR Clothing: What’s the Difference?
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 common in 480V arcs. Arc… Continue reading Arc Flash Safety: Arc Flash PPE – Arc Flash Suit Categories & Ratings
Bucket trucks and cranes have outriggers to ensure they stay stable when the truck is being used. Outriggers act as a balance to keep the bucket truck from leaning too much to one side or the other; and keep them from toppling over. Outriggers lift the entire boom truck off the ground including the tires.… Continue reading Outrigger Pads
Linemen are the unsung heroes of disaster response. When disaster strikes, utility contractors need to be ready to respond as quickly as they can. Utility contractors struggle to stock their bucket trucks in time to still make it out to the affected areas after a disaster. At Divergent Alliance we have the best lead times… Continue reading Bucket Truck Tool Stocking for Utility Contractors
