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 of these manufacturers is Klein… Continue reading Divergent Alliance Proudly Offers Klein Tools
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 workplace injuries and businesses lose… Continue reading Choosing the Right Work Gloves for the Job
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 of nonconductive materials in building… Continue reading What are the Different Types of Underground Electrical Conduits?
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
