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  1. Thread: Safe or No?

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    If the pole was being set in line, and the...

    If the pole was being set in line, and the conductors were covered, the ground help would /should be required to wear the properly rated rubber gloves, so it would stand to reason that if the...
  2. Thread: pain

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    Two: An 8 mm kidney stone that had to be broken...

    Two:
    An 8 mm kidney stone that had to be broken up by lithotripsy. Pain was so bad I actually passed out after vomiting and curling up in the fetal position. Long time waiting for lithotripsy...
  3. Thread: Curly Q LINEMAN

    by LINCRW
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    The longer the lead, the longer excess voltage...

    The longer the lead, the longer excess voltage stays on the system instead of being shunted through the lightning arrestors. May not be much, or it may be a lot.

    I don't like them because they...
  4. Thread: clocking in

    by LINCRW
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    Many reasons clocks aren't used. 1- they don't...

    Many reasons clocks aren't used.
    1- they don't distribute time across jobs, training, non-productive time, etc. With a clock, you just punch in and out. No idea of what was worked on throughout...
  5. Thread: urd guys

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    As with CSP and any URD transformer, even though...

    As with CSP and any URD transformer, even though you open it or pull the bayonett fuse, always check for secondary voltage. We have got some single phase pad mounted transformers in the past that...
  6. Thread: urd guys

    by LINCRW
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    Werid stuff

    You mentioned the switch inside the transformer to kill the secondary side of the transformer.

    We've got a lot of them. Some think it's to prevent single phasing, some think its to eliminate the...
  7. Thread: Multi-tasking

    by LINCRW
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    Multi-tasking is dangerous!!!!!!!

    Focus, focus, focus on the task at hand. Most accidents are a result of people doing the low danger, high activity tasks. We tend to get complacent and get caught.

    Outriggers on a foot is a...
  8. Thread: Material Needed

    by LINCRW
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    material needed

    There is no shortage of topics, pictures, etc to present in a meeting.

    You'll have two real challenges: Presenting the information in a manner that makes people want to listen to you. Just...
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    If the crew wasn't actively trying to work, then...

    If the crew wasn't actively trying to work, then yes, it would be unacceptable. However, nowadays, most utilities don't allow folks to work "as energized" on a dead line. They are requiring the...
  10. Thread: face shields

    by LINCRW
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    The NESC has adopted the NEC arc flash...

    The NESC has adopted the NEC arc flash requirements for use. You all also should be aware that low voltage arc flash requirements are coming in the very near future. The arc flash requirements for...
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    I will respectfully disagree that live line tools...

    I will respectfully disagree that live line tools are all foam filled. Shotgun sticks aren't and all telescopic sticks aren't. A live line tool is any tool designed to be used on voltage; some...
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    I forgot to mention....

    OSHA also addresses many other items the employer has to provide if anyone is interested in reading up on it.
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    OSHA requires

    that the employer provide the belt and hooks. Don't know if you guys knew this or not. Here is an address to a letter from (2009) Richard Fairfax, Director of Enforcement Programs. There are other...
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    An elbow is considered a dead front product. ...

    An elbow is considered a dead front product. It's insulation is considered by the manufacturer to be for "operational characteristics" ONLY. It isn't to be trusted to protect anyone who is handling...
  15. Thread: EPZ grounding

    by LINCRW
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    Can you ever create an EPZ? If you think about...

    Can you ever create an EPZ? If you think about it, the farther you get away from the pole band, you will still be in a zone of un-equal potential with every step you take; regardless of whether you...
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    Really? Do you honestly think by tying that...

    Really? Do you honestly think by tying that "prick" off with a sling rope you're any safer? Your sling rope wouldn't stand a snowball's chance in hell of holding that "prick" if it decides to go. ...
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    18 years at IOU. Done everything on distribution...

    18 years at IOU. Done everything on distribution / substation. Jack of all trades and master of none.

    Never worked transmission except obtaining a clearance on a secton and pulled the static back...
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    Drinking on a highline right of way is not...

    Drinking on a highline right of way is not acceptable either. Assuming he/she is supposed to be at work.
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    I regret the loss of life. Bad news for family...

    I regret the loss of life. Bad news for family and friends.


    If it was common knowledge the truck needed tires, then it should have been common knowledge to park the truck until it got new tires...
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    What is the injury column reporting? Is it all...

    What is the injury column reporting? Is it all OSHA recordable injuries, or is there some severity rate that has to be reached before it shows up on this column?

    Is this only electric...
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    I won't make excuses for any company which...

    I won't make excuses for any company which doesn't make the effort to protect the general public. EVER...

    But, at the same time, I have to wonder why an educated person (as described in the...
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    My son did the water electrolysis thing for his...

    My son did the water electrolysis thing for his science project in school. He used a solar panel for the power source. WWWWAAAAAAYYYY too much work and energy for the small amount of hydrogen...
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    The ones we use are good for use up to the rated...

    The ones we use are good for use up to the rated Amperage value. Easy to use and I'd use them anywhere.

    Not good to try to hang them too far from a structure because you obviously will have...
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    If you do your research, the Bloom Box still...

    If you do your research, the Bloom Box still requires fuel to operate. Typically, gas. It could be some other type fuel, but nonetheless, it requires fuel. The box without subsidies (100Kw) is...
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    If you wipe them down before each use and keep...

    If you wipe them down before each use and keep them clean, you won't have to worry about them being wet before or after use.

    I mean, if you use them in the rain, what is the use of trying to dry...
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