Assessing and Mitigating Risk in Helicopter Line Work

Assessing and Mitigating Risk in Helicopter Line Work

Aerial line work using helicopters is a proven method utilized in our industry to perform certain tasks safely and efficiently. Helicopters have supported the utility industry since 1947. Operators conducting aerial work in support of the utility industry encounter...
Dielectric Testing for Insulating Aerial Devices

Dielectric Testing for Insulating Aerial Devices

Insulating aerial devices and digger derricks are used to provide a level of protection to their operators and ground personnel who work around energized power lines. Following established safe work procedures is critical, as is testing and maintaining the equipment...
What to do if you come across downed power lines

What to do if you come across downed power lines

Storms are just one factor that can cause downed power lines. But what do you do once you find one? Firstly, you should always assume it’s live. Just because you don’t see sparks, or hear any noise coming from it, doesn’t mean it’s not active. National Grid has a few...
Five Core Capacities for Sustainable Safety Excellence

Five Core Capacities for Sustainable Safety Excellence

Does your organization have the capacity to achieve sustainable excellence in safety performance and culture? For excellence to become a reality in any important area of operations, especially safety, there are five vital capacities that organizations must develop,...