billfoster67
11-01-2007, 10:20 AM
I have seen it or heard it all. Never been on a crew where a man got hurt. But I have visited a lot of hospital rooms and given out a lot of my paychecks to tie them over, and so have my brothers whom I have made collections.
My name is Bill Foster I am a tramp lineman. I have seen this industry going down. Poor leadership in a lot of these places, utilities, a lot of CYA. Can anyone have the decency some time to say they made a mistake and take the lashing. I have made mistakes, not fireballs or any electrical mistakes. My mistakes are like trying to fit a 13 ft. bucket in a 12' 11'' train tressel
I got fired for safety reasons... its a catch all now to run a man off. Poorly used abused word nowadays. No I don't rubber up the phases that I am not going to work on, I keep three sticks in my bucket and a spare blanket, in case I get caught in a bind, even though I might just use one stick. I don't clim with rubber gloves- stupid- even though thats policy with a lot of these contractors. All I know right is right and wrong is wrong.
GFs are not to babysit you they are responsible for you to have the proper equipment and alll the material to do the job safely. Foreman are their to have the job done safely, and should communicate how he wants the job performed and the circumstances (one shot, closest switch). The lineman is to perform his task with efficiency, looking up for a brief time to see all the moves he needs to make, and where he wants the truck, what tools what order of material, and line out the apprentice of what he needs when. Simple. Do the job and go home and kiss your babies.
My number is 310 404 7160. Rusty White is a good friend of mine. I am planning to go to George Meaney school this year. I love this trade. Its my life. And I am dedicated to make it better. Whatever time and financial sacrifice I have to make, I will do it. I am tired of death, maimed, and burned... if anybody just needs a friend to talk to just give me a call. If you have a question I will try to find the answer or find you the right person with the answer.
God Bless You All,
Be Safe,
Bill Foster, william.foster1@att.net, 310-404-7160
My name is Bill Foster I am a tramp lineman. I have seen this industry going down. Poor leadership in a lot of these places, utilities, a lot of CYA. Can anyone have the decency some time to say they made a mistake and take the lashing. I have made mistakes, not fireballs or any electrical mistakes. My mistakes are like trying to fit a 13 ft. bucket in a 12' 11'' train tressel
I got fired for safety reasons... its a catch all now to run a man off. Poorly used abused word nowadays. No I don't rubber up the phases that I am not going to work on, I keep three sticks in my bucket and a spare blanket, in case I get caught in a bind, even though I might just use one stick. I don't clim with rubber gloves- stupid- even though thats policy with a lot of these contractors. All I know right is right and wrong is wrong.
GFs are not to babysit you they are responsible for you to have the proper equipment and alll the material to do the job safely. Foreman are their to have the job done safely, and should communicate how he wants the job performed and the circumstances (one shot, closest switch). The lineman is to perform his task with efficiency, looking up for a brief time to see all the moves he needs to make, and where he wants the truck, what tools what order of material, and line out the apprentice of what he needs when. Simple. Do the job and go home and kiss your babies.
My number is 310 404 7160. Rusty White is a good friend of mine. I am planning to go to George Meaney school this year. I love this trade. Its my life. And I am dedicated to make it better. Whatever time and financial sacrifice I have to make, I will do it. I am tired of death, maimed, and burned... if anybody just needs a friend to talk to just give me a call. If you have a question I will try to find the answer or find you the right person with the answer.
God Bless You All,
Be Safe,
Bill Foster, william.foster1@att.net, 310-404-7160