Mistakes Tag

We got this from a utility customer a few years ago. I recently found it, thought it was interesting, thought I would share: Installation of a splice (Full Tension Armored) on a 115kv line.  This gunshot transmission line was repaired barehanded with the line still energized at...

Testing of Fall Protection Equipment Fall protection. Testing to validate manufacturers claims. Where we are now, where are we going and some shocking things that you may not know. [caption id="attachment_2523" align="alignnone" width="200"] Photo by Jason Shivers, ©ARISTOTLE INC[/caption] Modern fall protection equipment that is sold in stores...

Practice [caption id="attachment_2526" align="alignnone" width="200"] Photo by Jason Shivers, ©ARISTOTLE INC[/caption] “Tomorrow’s battle is won during today’s practice.” – Old samurai proverb In today’s modern, productivity driven market it is easy to forget or marginalize the statistically unlikely. Deadly accidents don’t happen often enough to be a daily...

Louisiana cellular tower company cited by OSHA following worker fatality LOUISE, Miss. – Custom Tower LLC of Scott, La., has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for one willful safety violation following the death of a worker who fell approximately...