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    Double D-Ring Climbing Belts

    Can anyone tell me specifically which fall arrest safety straps can be used with double d-ring belts ? I know the Bashlin pole lariat can be used and still have 100% fall protection going over...
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    IBEW Apprentice training standards

    Can anyone give me the training and duty requirements for the IBEW apprenticeship ? Specifcally what I am looking for is, 1st yr app is allowed to do low voltage etc. etc. etc. 2nd yr app can do...
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    Source for training videos

    Can anyone tell me where I can rent or get free safety and or training videos ? The Hubbell site has some really old ones that I would rather not use. Any other sources out there ? How about training...
  4. Thread: IBEW steward

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    IBEW steward

    I need to pick the brain of a well versed IBEW steward. Would anyone be willing to answer a few questions for me via private message ? Send me a message if you would be willing to help me. Thanks, ...
  5. Thread: IBEW by-laws

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    IBEW by-laws

    I need help with the IBEW by-laws . If anyone can assist me, I would greatly appreciate it. Would you please private message me and we can go from there. Thanks , Bear
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    Fall arrest question ??

    I need some help with clarification on the OSHA rules for pole climbing fall arrest. The standards state that fall arrest will be used even by qualified climbers on poles when wind, ice or sliipery...
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    OSHA mandate on fall arrest

    Does anyone know when the OSHA mandate for fall arrest might go into effect ? Just curious if anyone had heard anything. Bear
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    Crew cost per day with equipment

    I would like any information on how much per day a construction crew costs where you work and how many men are on it. Would also be nice to know if you are IOU or Coop. I keep hearing how expensive...
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    REA Co op system maps

    Wanted to check and see how many Co op linemen have access to system maps in their trucks. We have about 17,000 meters and still work from memory and pole numbers to find locations. It can be a real...
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    12 weeks off and you are out. Legal ?

    I was told by a member of management that if we get hurt on or off the job and are off for 12 weeks we are history. I just need to check for myself and the rest of the linemen if this is legal ? If...
  11. Different FR for Transmission & Disrtribution ?

    Can anyone verify for me if OSHA FR clothing regs. are different for Transmission linemen and Distribution linemen ? The Transmission linemen are working in short sleeve FR t- shirts while the...
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    Mandatory Fall Arrest

    Whats the latest info on mandatory fall arrest for climbing poles ? I keep hearing it is on the way ? Does anyone have a update or link to go to read about this ? I understand it has been required...
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    On call Trucks

    At the Cooperative I work at we are on call Mon. 7:00 am to the next Mon. at 7:00 am. One man is assigned as primary and 2nd man as secondary on a daily basis. Primary lineman takes a company pick up...
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    Arizona Public Service Company uses the blue hat...

    Arizona Public Service Company uses the blue hat safety program . I will talk with a couple of guys I know that work there and see if I can get a web site or phone number to post here . Bear
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    Lets make it easy on the union haters , Instead...

    Lets make it easy on the union haters , Instead of going to work ,take all of your money and buy stocks at a high price and then sell them at a low price . Then you can LOOSE money without having to...
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    Negotiating Pension

    We are in negotiations at the Coop I work at and they are determined to switch us to a 401K from a defined benefit pension. They want the pension expense off of the books and dont want to fund it...
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    I work at one of the " Touchstone Energy Coops "...

    I work at one of the " Touchstone Energy Coops " also and I can assure you the ONLY employees who get any kind of light duty are management kiss asses . The linemen are GONE if injured until we are...
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    If it costs them ANY money then safety is not...

    If it costs them ANY money then safety is not priority . I guess we will have to let the IBEW start doing a little more hammering on the Co. We even have to fight with the line Supt. trying to get...
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    Safety Glasses as PPE

    Our company will only supply us with clear safety glasses . I think they should have to supply tinted glasses for bright sunlight . They say NO way . Does anyone know if OSHA has a position on this...
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    Amen Brother !

    Amen Brother !
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    To answer your question , No they do not work...

    To answer your question , No they do not work safe and try very hard not to follow the rules . Also they will NEVER BE A BOSS . We are open shop but do not live in a right to work state. Bear
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    2 Asshole linemen

    We have 2 super asshole linemen both journeyman who do as much as they can to promote hate and ill will towards the entire workforce and then hide behind the union for protection . Management is...
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    To begin with the main troublemaker threatened...

    To begin with the main troublemaker threatened and pushed the other guy IN FRONT OF THE LINE SUPT. Therefore management was instantly involved ! And no he does not work for me , and yes I have told...
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    Hostile work environment

    Can a grievance be filed over a hostile work environment ? We have 2 linemen who are at each others throats but never cross the line enough to get fired at least not yet . One of them does everything...
  25. Thread: Working 69 KV

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    Working 69 KV

    I dont want to sound like a dumb ass here guys but I need to be sure about this one. I have been a distribution lineman my entire career. We do have 69KV and 115 KV lines but no one has ever been...
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