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  1. NLC is a JOKE

    250 students per term and the only people that don't graduate are a couple that quit because they are tired of being away from home! The certificate you get means you can get your hand held for 15...
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    Hot stick training

    if you want to work in Oregon or wa it may be a good idea to work an apprenticeship in those areas bc in my opinion other utilities are not going to put as much emphasis on hot sticking bc we just...
  3. Gave up?

    You're doing line work in oil fields or you gave up already?

    rg
  4. Too bad

    Man that is too bad. I went to the Idaho campus about 10 years ago and learned a lot. Especially the transformer lab where I could actually get my hands on things helped me.
    I hope this isn't...
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    Supersqueeze

    There is no real way to cheat the supersqueeze...you can climb with it loose but it puts you away from the pole a little far...pole top rescue is a valid concern...it takes many people 2-4 min just...
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    Star

    I believe it is
    1. Stop
    2. Think
    3. Act
    4. Review

    Could be wrong.
  7. What companies require pole choking device?

    It looks like OSHA will mandate it in the next few years I've heard a lot of companies are requiring a pole choking device whether that is the supersqueeze or cynch lok or jelco...

    Duke Energy...
  8. Thanks

    Thank you guys. I have emailed the International Linemans Museum with nothing returned yet...I can't imagine those guys in the Civil War working with what we know now.

    RG
  9. Looking for history of Lineman body belts and safety straps

    Lineman body belts and safety straps have evolved over the years with several enhancements.
    I purchased my Bashlin 88G belt from a lineman who came on the right of way one day selling his tools b/c...
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