You’re filling out your pre-job brief, or “tailboard”. The crew is cutting up in the background, giving the apprentice a hard time about something, and you’re working on your second, or third (no judgement here) cup of coffee. Minimum approach distances, where to spot the trucks, and number of line hoses you’ll need are running …
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You know how spring weather can be cold in the morning, but warm in the afternoon. Annoying, right? Spring is an especially tricky time of year for linemen. You dress in winter-type layers to get you through the morning, only to find yourself miserably hot and drenched in sweat halfway through the morning as you …
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