Is being a lineman worth it

For most of us, the biggest risk we face at work is running low on coffee. An “accident” for most people doesn’t involve much real danger.

For electrical linemen, legitimate accidents occur.

While excellence in safety education and equipment improves the conditions of power linework, the environment is dangerous by nature whether or not a culture of safety has been managed into place. For these brave men and women, the risks of injury and death go far beyond the level of normal.

What Real Danger Looks Like

Unchanging hazards include falls from great heights, burns and electrocution.

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But beyond these daily threats, nature offers another level of uncontrolled risk to the mix.

As we all know, damage to power lines often occurs during dangerous storms and in the dark of night. The threat of lightning strike, strong winds, and unexpected precipitation during electrical work creates an environment full of danger.

Linemen learn quickly to pay attention to the details of safety regulations, and that the grid must be trea

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