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![Live-Line Tools: Insulated Conductor Support Equipment Care & Testing](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Chance.jpg)
Written by Joseph Cardona
When an energized conductor or piece of equipment must be supported or moved for maintenance, line...
![Testing Live-Line Tools: CHANCE® Wet/Dry Portable Hotstick Tester](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Image1.png)
Written by Joseph Cardona
Everyday Linemen across the world use CHANCE Hotsticks (live-line tools) to perform maintenance on...
![Best Practices for Personal Protective Temporary Grounding Procedures](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Grounding%20EPZ.jpg)
Written by Joseph Cardona
In the event of a fault, current will seek any and every available path to ground during...
![3 Key Components for Proper Personal Protective Ground Set Assembly](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Proper%20Ground%20Set%20Assembly.jpg)
Written by Joseph Cardona
CHANCE® Personal Protective Grounding Sets are an important tool for Linemen to use during...
![3 Common Misconceptions about Temporary Protective Cover-up](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/CHANCE%20Cover-Up.jpg)
Written by Joseph Cardona
Temporary protective cover-up is a common piece of personal protective equipment used by linemen...
![Are your TPGs Passing with Flying Colors?](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Ground%20Clamp%20Cleaning.jpg)
Written by Joseph Cardona
Temporary protective ground sets are one of the most important pieces of personal protective...
![Types of Voltage Detectors and How To Select the Right One](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/2020-06-26%2014_27_49-CHANCE%C2%AE%20Proximity%20Voltage%20Indicator%20-%20Lineman%20Tools%20-%20Hubbell%20Power%20Systems%20Vide.jpg)
Written by Joseph Cardona
In many cases, a line worker is faced with several daily tasks which require them to use a...
![Reducing Hazards of Step and Touch Potential](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Equi-Mats.jpg)
Written by Joseph Cardona
What is Step and Touch Potential? While performing energized or de-energized line work, there are...
![Cover-Up Equipment: Selection and Care](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/linemen-cover-up.png)
Written by Joseph Cardona
Hard Plastic vs. Rubber Cover-Up Equipment Deciding which cover-up equipment is best for the job...
![Underground Cable Accessories Installation: Proper Torque for Separable Connectors](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Failed%20Tbody.png)
Written by Tamera Weedon
A common cause of power quality issues in underground systems is the improper torquing of...
![CHANCE® Lineman Grade Tools™ Additional Cleaning to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/clean.jpg)
Written by Jeff Kopp
During this time of heightened concern for cleanliness, here are some guidelines for additional...
![Why Use “H” Rated Clamps for Temporary Grounding](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/grounding%20video.jpg)
Written by Billy Webber
Prior to 2009, ASTM F855, Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on...
![4 Reasons to Switch to Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Construction Products](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/silicone%20coated%20construction.jpg)
Written by Chad Davis
Distribution lines can face harsh conditions. If standard products aren’t doing the job and you...
![International Lineman's Rodeo 2019 Wrap-Up](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/International-Linemans-Rodeo-Wrapup-2019.jpg)
Written by Sarah Banks
It’s a bittersweet moment to look back on an event like the 36th Annual International Lineman’s...
![How often should you calibrate your CHANCE® Meters?](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Phasing%20Tester%201.jpg)
Written by Chad Davis
CHANCE® meters are used to detect line voltage, determine approximate phase-to-phase-voltage, check...