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?
National Lineman Appreciation Day April 18th is National Lineman Appreciation Day. Lineman Appreciation Day is a time to recognize and celebrate linemen and linewomen in the industry. Linework can be dated back to over 100 years ago with over 120,000 lineworkers in the US alone, these incredible workers deserve a day of praise. Linework is… Continue reading Lineman Appreciation Day | April 18th
What is a lineman? A lineman is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and underground power lines that bring electrical current to homes and businesses providing them with electricity. A Lineman works in underground trenches and vaults, as well as overhead structures like powerlines, streetlights, transformers and more. A lineman works on… Continue reading How Much Does a Lineman Make?
Valentine’s Day Lineman Gifts and Linewife Gifts Mark your calendars its that time of year again! Ready to surprise your other half with a great Valentine’s Day gift? Call us Cupid, because we’re here to help you find the perfect present for her lineman and his linewife. Lineman Gifts Personalized engraved photo wallet $20.99 Melt… Continue reading Lineman And Linewife Gift Guide – Valentine’s Day Edition
Electrical Lineman VS. Offensive Lineman lineman [ lahyn-muhn ] noun, plural line·men. a person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman (American football) a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage With the College National Championship and the Super Bowl Approaching soon, we thought it would be a good… Continue reading Electrical Lineman VS. Offensive Lineman
Linemen and other electric utility workers have a very important role; they keep the electrical system that provides homes and businesses with electricity running. These professionals are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power systems and the auxiliary equipment which includes powerlines, streetlights, transformers, and more. Their work helps prevent lengthy power outages that… Continue reading Interested in Becoming a Lineman? Start Your Career as a Lineman with These Steps
