A lineman’s climbing belt, hooks, and gear need to go somewhere when not in use. That somewhere is often a side bin of the bucket truck, however a lineman climbing gear bag is a great option. These bags are made for lineman specifically. Created to be able to withstand the tough life of having climbing …
There’s a good chance that the internet you are using right now to read this article is being supplied by fiber optic cable. Lineman install these fiber cables in the air on utility poles, underground or a combination of both. Fiber lineman need to be able to climb poles and operate bucket trucks. It’s normal …
Part of a lineman’s work day includes wearing a hardhat. It’s a necessity that protects the head from injuries, but also the weather. A hardhat can block the sun from your eyes and face, keep your head and shoulders dry when it rains, and of course serious blows to the head. There’s been some great …
Every lineman has certain accessories that they use to help ease the workload throughout the day. However, some accessories are necessary. In this list we will cover 12 Bucket truck accessories for every lineman, both nice to have and must own accessories. This will skew towards fiber optic lineman. Harness & Lanyard No matter the …
What is a cable grip used for? Well for us lineman they help us grab the guy wire/strand to keep it from moving. Honestly, most of the things a cable grip can do can also be done by a preformed guy grip. However, preforms are inefficient and more work to use, especially when climbing poles. …
Throughout the work day a lineman will often use multiple guy grips to accomplish their work. However what one lineman calls a guy grip another calls a preformed dead end, or what I like to call it, preform. Whatever you call the guy grip it serves the same purpose- to securely attach to the strand. …
It’s not fun, it’s not easy, but climbing poles is a part of the job for every lineman. There comes a time when you cant get a bucket truck to the pole. Or you are down a truck, but have multiple lineman. You gotta have climbing gear if you’re gonna become a real lineman. There …
A Lineman wrench is the backbone of a lineman’s tool kit. It works hard, tightening nuts over and over; all day long. In your hand it feels solid like it’s meant for work and efficiency. Not only does it do a great job at tightening various nuts, but it also acts as a hammer. I …
Climbing poles is part of being a lineman and it can be dangerous without the proper fall protection. Thankfully the technology of today has advanced and gives us a great selection of fall restraints that keep us on the pole. It’s important to find the best lineman fall restraint for you to make your work …
Thanks to lineman bucket organizers, you can have your tools and materials where you need them. With a few simple steps and some organization, you’ll be ready to tackle your work day efficiently. The first step is deciding what type of organizer you prefer; tray, apron, bag, a tool board, or a combination of two. …
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