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Lineman Safety during a Wildfire
If you wanted to create a recipe for disaster, the beginning of the 2025 wildfire season would be a good place to start. The recent fires in Southern California have captured headlines and boggled the imagination. The level of destruction appears to be unprecedented...
50 Must-Haves for Linemen Going on Storm
What You Need When The Storm Hits The Fan A storm's a-comin', and it's not a matter of if, but when. Hurricane season officially kicks off on June 1 and lasts through November 30. That's six long months of potential disaster to the power grid. And you know who they...
Proper Inspection of Grounds and Jumpers is a Well Grounded Practice
Taking care of your grounds and jumpers A lineman’s ground and jumper cables look and feel like they’re built to last forever, but looks can be deceiving. They get tossed in the truck, dropped in the mud, left hanging in the rain, and generally overlooked. With...
ENR Midwest’s 2020 Best Projects
BOLD Transmission Line Project, IndianaMarion, Ind.Best Project Owner: American Electric PowerLead Design Firm: American Electric PowerGeneral Contractor: Cianbro The 35-mile project marks the debut of BOLD (Breakthrough Overhead Line Design), an innovative...
DDIN Tri-Clamp makes Connections Quicker
The Tri-Clamp is a multi-plane clamp that cradles bolts securely following NEMA spacing then clasps itself to the mounting pad of a connecting jumper line.
Gear Up Like a Pro—Tools Linemen Actually Swear By
Keeping the power running to homes, businesses, and hospitals is a 24/7 job. When the power goes out, it’s a lineman who climbs a pole or clambers underground to restore it. Fixing high-voltage lines in freezing rain and blistering heat demands tough lineman tools and...
