Rather than overcomplicating PPE decisions, invest time in safety through design to minimize the likelihood of an arc event. Accuracies are synonymous with safety and science. While many perceive that electrical safety needs to be highly exact, this article aims at...

A growing number of utility organizations are making a shift from using traditional synthetic ropes to those with verified dielectric properties. The tools and equipment employed by electrical workers must possess the necessary insulating properties to ensure user...

Things are heating up here at our Columbus, Indiana Tallman Equipment headquarters and our Addison, IL location (to be honest, we don’t think it ever cools down at our Lake City, FL facility). After a wet and wild spring, summer is bringing the heat (and the mosquitoes). Fortunately, there is still time to get equipped with everything you and your crew need to make it through these hot days without losing your cool. Tallman Equipment is dedicated to being your one stop shop for linemen, and in addition to our usual selection of all the tools and gear linemen need, we have some special offerings to help you get through the season in comfort.

Holistic worker wellness isn’t a passing trend – it’s a critical component of workplace safety and strong organizational performance. Utility workers perform essential tasks that touch millions of lives every day. The critical nature of the services they provide...

Crews who consistently discuss their safety concerns before work begins create more opportunities to mitigate or eliminate hazards. As someone employed in the electric utility industry, would you be willing to consider that there may be incident prevention strategies...

Wildfires pose a growing threat across the U.S., requiring utilities nationwide — not just on the West Coast — to adopt proactive measures. When thinking about wildfire risk, New England is probably not the first region that comes to mind. These events are more...

NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season.

Effective worker protection demands precise equipment selection, thorough worker training and well-rehearsed rescue procedures. The electric transmission and distribution (T&D) industry often requires work in challenging environments. Whether crew members access...

In addition to the improved durability brought about by better materials, many modern lineman hammers offer bonus features designed for activities such as J-Hook removal or staple pulling. There are options for smooth or milled striking faces depending on what is being struck. There are fiberglass, wood, and solid steel handles. But at its core, the lineman hammer is all about striking objects to make them move. And as any lineman could tell you, a hammer is much more effective than your fist at driving hardware into poles.                     

When you’re gearing up for your next electrical utility project, having the right tools on hand isn’t just helpful—it’s critical. At Tallman Equipment, we understand the pressures and timelines that contractors, linemen, and utility crews face every day. That’s why...