Do you know a lineman who you think is a great candidate for the next Hard Hat Hero? Recommend a Hard Hat Hero Grant Jamison – HARD HAT HERO November Hard Hat Hero Grant Jamison has been part of the trade for 21 years he is a journeyman lineman…
The job of a lineman is a hazardous job as linemen work on high voltage equipment every day. While there are instances when the electrical equipment linemen work on is de-energized, there are many cases in which they perform live-line work and maintenance, also known as hotline work. Live-line maintenance…
1. Lineworkers developed America The lineworker profession dates back to 1840 with the invention of the telegraph. To increase long-distance communication, lines were originally installed on trees and later poles were built. In 1870, linemen built poles for lines with the invention of the telephone. In 1891 The International Brotherhood…
Do you know a lineman who you think is a great candidate for the next Hard Hat Hero? Recommend a Hard Hat Hero Matt Lord – Hard Hat Hero October Hard Hat Hero Matt Lord is a lineman for local 9 based out of Tinely Park, IL. Matt became a…
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…
Do you know a lineman who you think is a great candidate for the next Hard Hat Hero? Recommend a Hard Hat Hero Jason Cronin – Hard Hat Hero September Jason Cronin is a Lineman for local 9. He specializes in distribution underground and street lighting, cable splicing. Before becoming…
Do you know a lineman who you think is a great candidate for the next Hard Hat Hero? Recommend a Hard Hat Hero WILL O’CONNELL – HARD HAT HERO AUGUST Will O’Connell from Chicago, IL. Will is a 3rd year Apprentice Electrician for IBEW. Will’s uncle and grandfather were both…
The work done by a lineman is essential to ensure that homes and businesses have electricity. They are tasked with working on transmission and distribution lines both above and below ground, and they need a wide variety of tools and equipment to get the job done.