Starting April 1, 2015, the standards require qualified employees climbing or changing location on poles, towers, or similar structures to use fall protection, unless the employer can demonstrate that climbing or changing location with fall protection is infeasible or would. Starting April 1, 2015, the standards require qualified employees climbing or changing location on poles, towers, or similar structures to use fall protection, unless the employer can demonstrate that climbing or changing location with fall protection is infeasible or would. Utility pole climbing helps electrical lineworkers perform maintenance, repairs, or installation work on electrical, telecommunications, or other utility lines. It is a critical skill for electrical lineworkers, who make sure the proper functioning of power grids and communication systems. Here's a. A body belt or body harness system rigged to allow an employee to be supported on an elevated vertical surface, such as a utility pole or tower leg, and work with both hands free while leaning. Substations contain high voltage equipment ranging between 7200 and 500,000 volts.
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