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Common Misconceptions of Mechanical Hoists

Common Misconceptions of Mechanical Hoists

Mechanical hoists, both nylon strap and chain types, are useful devices in electrical utility...

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Live-Line Tools: Insulated Conductor Support Equipment Care & Testing

Live-Line Tools: Insulated Conductor Support Equipment Care & Testing

When an energized conductor or piece of equipment must be supported or moved for maintenance, line...

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Testing Live-Line Tools: CHANCE® Wet/Dry Portable Hotstick Tester

Testing Live-Line Tools: CHANCE® Wet/Dry Portable Hotstick Tester

Everyday Linemen across the world use CHANCE Hotsticks (live-line tools) to perform maintenance on...

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2022 International Lineman's Rodeo Wrap-up

2022 International Lineman's Rodeo Wrap-up

With the 2022 International Lineman’s Rodeo officially in the books, let me express gratitude on...

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Your Guide To Transmission Live-Line Maintenance

Your Guide To Transmission Live-Line Maintenance

As global leaders in tools and training for live-line maintenance of electrical transmission...

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What’s Inside a Lineman’s Hotstick… and Why?

What’s Inside a Lineman’s Hotstick… and Why?

Hot line maintenance began when disconnect sticks were first used to open energized disconnect...

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Types of Insulated Jib Extensions for Live-Line Maintenance

Types of Insulated Jib Extensions for Live-Line Maintenance

Every day, linemen across the world perform energized line maintenance using a variety of personal...

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How Insulated Jib Extensions Mitigate Hotline Maintenance Hazards

How Insulated Jib Extensions Mitigate Hotline Maintenance Hazards

CHANCE® Insulated Jib Extensions attach to the material handlers on bucket trucks and aid linemen...

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Best Practices for Personal Protective Temporary Grounding Procedures

Best Practices for Personal Protective Temporary Grounding Procedures

In the event of a fault, current will seek any and every available path to ground during...

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3 Key Components for Proper Personal Protective Ground Set Assembly

3 Key Components for Proper Personal Protective Ground Set Assembly

CHANCE® Personal Protective Grounding Sets are an important tool for Linemen to use during...

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3 Common Misconceptions about Temporary Protective Cover-up

3 Common Misconceptions about Temporary Protective Cover-up

Temporary protective cover-up is a common piece of personal protective equipment used by linemen...

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2021 International Lineman’s Rodeo

2021 International Lineman’s Rodeo

I think I can speak for us all, it was great to be back!

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Are your TPGs Passing with Flying Colors?

Are your TPGs Passing with Flying Colors?

Temporary protective ground sets are one of the most important pieces of personal protective...

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Types of Voltage Detectors and How To Select the Right One

Types of Voltage Detectors and How To Select the Right One

In many cases, a line worker is faced with several daily tasks which require them to use a...

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6 Common Misconceptions of Temporary Personal Protective Grounding

6 Common Misconceptions of Temporary Personal Protective Grounding

During line work, it is commonplace for lines to be de-energized and grounded for worker protection...

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