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Are You Making These 5 Heat Related Illness Mistakes?
The warmest months of the year are upon us, and for utility workers, that means going straight from tornado season into hurricane season and all the emergency calls that come with it. Whether you are in Tornado Alley doing repairs from the latest twister or around the Gulf Coast dealing with the aftermath of another Category 3 storm ripping through region, odds are that it is going to be hot and humid, and with that heat and humidity comes the risk of heat related illness.
UNDERSTANDING WIND SPEED LIMITATIONS ON UTILITY EQUIPMENT
The question about what’s permitted for operating aerial devices and digger derricks in high winds is one that comes up frequently with users. Utility crews often must deal with working in wind. Trouble trucks responding during storm recovery, transmission operations to place visibility balls on lines and working above rooflines in urban locations are just a few examples. Plus, some areas of the country experience high winds regularly or seasonally.
NOAA predicts above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
NOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30, predicts an 85% chance of an above-normal hurricane season, a 10% chance of a near-normal season and a 5% chance of a below-normal season.
What is “The 1952 Society”?
When John Tallman returned from World War II, he and some Army buddies went into business equipping linemen with all the tools and gear they need to keep the lights on. In 1952, John’s son Warren brought that vision to fruition and incorporated Tallman Equipment Company with headquarters in downtown Chicago (read more about Tallman’s history here). In the 70+ years since our founding, Tallman Equipment has remained dedicated to our mission to be the premier outfitter for the electrical utility industry. As a part of that effort, we have created The 1952 Society to be the exclusive insider portal into the world of Tallman Equipment.
FR/AR Apparel Use: Are Your Workers Properly Trained?
Many workers in the utilities space bravely put their personal safety at risk every day on the job. Facing potential hazards such as arc flashes, flash fires and unpredictable elements of nature, these workers’ personal protective equipment – particularly their...
Getting to the Heart of At-Risk Behaviors with Facilitative Learning
In a recent workshop with a client in southeast Louisiana, a breakout session reached a tipping point. The rhythmic flow of dialogue among the seven supervisors in the group found an unscripted but purposeful path of its own. The task given to the group involved...
