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The High Ground: Fall protection for lineworkers working at heights
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Working at heights has always been a component of line work. From transmission work on towers to climbing poles, operating from bucket trucks and installing new infrastructure, lineworkers routinely perform tasks where there is risk of fall.
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Clear the Air: Carbon monoxide and generator safety
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Portable generators provide options when permanent power is unavailable, including after storms. Unfortunately, they also introduce overlooked hazards.
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