Lineman Life - Aug 4th, 2023
 
 
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Celebrating the Line Trade
 
Top of the Line
Southern California Edison shares its story on how it restored power swiftly and safely following back-to-back storms.
In the News
The five-year program will explore the use of drones to capture power generation and transmission asset health.
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The utility plans to reach its goal of installing 2.3 million smart meters by the end of 2024.
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This case study details ATCO's decision to select spacer cable to install through Jasper National Park. They were required to limit their impact to vegetation both from a tree trimming and wildfire mitigation standpoint.
Safety and Training
The event is slated for Oct. 11 in Overland Park, Kansas, during Lineman's Rodeo Week.
By law, employers are required to protect workers from heat hazards.
Tools and Techniques
Digital solutions offer a path to a safer, more efficient, more reliable grid, but despite the benefits seen in other industries, the power sector has yet to fully realize the potential that digital offers.
The new product combines a nut driver and screwdriver into one tool.
Life on the Line
Ameren Missouri installed high-visibility flight diverters on high-voltage transmission lines in Missouri to safeguard eagles and other large birds.
Lineworker Tim Hanna wishes he would have started earlier.