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Underrated Tools Every Lineman Should Carry
Linemen have a extensive list of tools they use, and there are some heavy hitters that get most of the attention. Impact wrenches, strap hoists, and shotgun sticks get most of the attention, but it’s often the smaller, overlooked tools that make life easier in the...
Variabilities in Electrical Arc Flash Protection
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...
From Risk to Reliability: Improving Rope Safety in Energized Environments
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...
What’s Heating Up at Tallman This Summer Might Just Surprise You
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.
Making the Safety Connection: The Impact of Total Well-Being in the Workplace
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...
Using the Prediction Model to Prevent Incidents and Near-Misses
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...
