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Posts By K.D. Aiardo, Hi-Line Utility Supply


 

Live Line Work: Does Your Day Start With Luck or Safety?

By K.D. Aiardo, Hi-Line Utility Supply

Jul 24, 2018

Electrical Utility Featured Posts Safety

The utility industry is filled with risks and hazards that other lines of business do not experience. Electrical work has been repeatedly identified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries as one of the most dangerous jobs.

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Electrical Safety: 6 Steps to Staying Grounded

By K.D. Aiardo, Hi-Line Utility Supply

Mar 30, 2017

Electrical Utility Safety

While working on an electrical line, promoting electrical safety is absolutely critical. The line you are working on could become energized in an instant, creating a dangerous, even deadly, situation. Lightning, human error, static electricity, induced voltage and backfeed are all serious dangers to line workers.

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Why Testing Rubber Goods Is Essential to Electrical Safety

By K.D. Aiardo, Hi-Line Utility Supply

Mar 23, 2017

Electrical Utility Safety

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the average annual fatality rate for power line workers is 56 deaths per 100,000 employees. To keep workers safe, there are several personal protective equipment (PPE) items that should be utilized in the field. One of the most important lines of defense is rubber goods.

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