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An electrician’s tools are said to be one of their greatest assets. Due to the nature of the job, being an electrician requires a heavy reliance on various tools. Over the past few years, we have seen an emergence of new specialized equipment, and electricians now have a wider pool of tools to take their pick from. Of all the varieties available, an electrician can never go wrong with an electrician knife, a versatile member of your tool belt. Here are some tips for selecting the best electrician knives on the market. Features and Uses of Electrician Knives Knives can...

Whether you are planning to attend lineman school or you are getting ready for a job in the field, you need to know specific tool requirements for this line of work. There is a long list that you must think about, but in here, we are providing you the most basic or essential ones for you to consider. You will need accessories for linemen for your first few weeks of training, and when starting your job. Accessories for Climbing Activities When you enter this line of work, you know very well that you will have a lot of climbing to...

As part of the job, lineworkers have to climb tall, electrical poles in the name of installing and servicing internet, phone and cable lines for the common folk. These wonderful workers silently work hard daily despite having to brave the many dangers of the job, such as the risk of falls or burns. Yet, the work they they do is often underappreciated. If you know someone in this line of work and there is a special occasion coming up soon, a gift for them that can be used in the course of their work might just be the best way...

Layering clothes during winter comes with the burden of possibly carrying a lot of weight on your body. More often than not, this can put you at risk, most especially if you have not chosen your layers correctly. The same thing happens if you are layering your work attire. When you layer FR clothing in cold weather, the concern extends from maintaining FR protection to ensuring that you stay warm, comfortable and dry throughout the day. Here is how to properly layer your FR clothes when it is cold outside. Select an FR Layering System Properly Your choice of FR...

For linemen, potential hazards on the job are aplenty. Our work environments are dangerous by nature despite our keen adherence to safety protocols and use of safety equipment. Whenever we climb a pole to fix cables, we face both man-made risks like falls and natural risks like strong winds and lightning strikes. It is no wonder that in 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked linework as one of the top ten most dangerous jobs in the United States. One of the biggest risks linemen face on the job is heat stress. Although non-fatal, this common occupational hazard adds more...