I have been retired since 2010, after 45 years in the trade and a little rusty on things. I would prefer to lift the high side first just in case the arrester was not internally in good shape.. Just...
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I have been retired since 2010, after 45 years in the trade and a little rusty on things. I would prefer to lift the high side first just in case the arrester was not internally in good shape.. Just...
I worked until I was almost 65 Years old and still climbed ,didn't expect anyone to carry me.When I started in line work(1965) we climbed everyday and used Hotsticks. I worked the Trouble truck my...
Welcome to the World of Linework! I am a RETIRED JL Lineman that came up in the era of BB (before buckets) and spent many days in the hooks. I would suggest first to buy a Good pair of climbing...
I read that on here too,don't remember who wrote it. Thought at the time that it was an ignorant comment.We are talking about people losing their lives and the human misery that comes with such an...
What company is this (CSI). Excuse me if I am misunderstanding your post,but are you talking about crossing picket lines. In other words "SCABS"! I am a retired IBEW Lineman (AEP) and try to respect...
I was issued a new pair of Hooks and they were the twisted shank,hated them. Everyone is different,so as stated before it is a personal choice,I used Bashlin Aluminum. Retired Lineman
They will use Yard Dog Buckets instead of climbing.
I can see it comming, that sometime in the future OSHA will ban all pole climbing period. Old retired before buckets Lineman.
I disagree with Lewy,you should not work on different phases on the same structure even with 2 Trucks. I had that dicussion when I was still working,had 2 Bone heads do that while I was tying in a...
No,never work with two different phases. I was taught that most of Linework is using common sense and the fact that you are asking this questions tells me you know it is not a good practice.
When I started doing line work(1965) we never grounded secondaries, I still wouldn't today. I Changed companies in 1982 ,Florida power Corp. and they required secondaries to be grounded.Had a...
I agree with Poot,political discissions do not belong on this site.Byron has worked hard to keep this site Professional and I appreciate all his hard work. I have my own views about politics and...
I am retired (68) and have a CCW permit to carry a handgun, I very seldom leave my house that I don't take my handgun with me.I thank GOD that I live in the U.S.A. , due to the 2ND Amendment I have...
I hate to hear that another Brother Lineman has been killed on the job and will Pray for his Family,especiallyfor the Kids. I am retired now and had my share of close calls, but the last few years I...
I am a little rusty on the OSHA rules as I am retired now,but at one time worked in the Safety area. But I thought Pole Top Rescue was required once a year per OSHA. I don"t understand why a Lineman...
I became a Journeyman Lineman in (IBEW) with a large Invester own utility in 1971 and worked Hot Primary off the pole with Hot sticks for many years. We never wore Rubber gloves and had very few if...
I have to agree! I apologize to Reppy for my comments,should keep my big mouth shut. LOL! I have always felt that Linemen share a special bond and should show repect for each other.We may not always...
I hate to jump on Reppy ,but I also was curious, due to the number of posts and the kinda off the wall posts. " SORRY" I am an old retired lineman (68 Years old) and generally just read posts,but...
I would say that you should save yourself and the guys you would be working with a lot of grief by not pursuing a career as a Lineman. Linework takes hard work and dedication,not a Half-ass...
I wore Red Wings for years until the last 10 Years I worked ,then went to Wesco"s. The Red Wings hurt my feet and they did not last,I would never buy them again. I swiched to Wesco's,they are worth...
" SECOND MAN" yeah right LOL. Just couldn"t help myself,but these companies only think about saving money. There should not be any one man trucks in our line of work.I am retired now,but worked...
Response to Reppy007: I am retired now,but worked with guys like you. I called them pole pickers,always take the path of least resistance,just like Electricity. What amazes me is that...
I was involved in training several years ago and I think OSHA regulations around 1993 enacted OSHA Standard 1910.269. The Employer is required to provide training either in the classroom or...
I am retired now after over 40 years in the trade and was involved in Safety at one time.I agree that most accidents happen when performing routine jobs.I do not post very often but I am at a loss to...
I have a friend that broke both ankles in a Dirt bike accident last year,he needed rods and screws to repair the damage. He just returned to work as a Troubleman after about a year of recovery and he...