40 linemen had to complete the timed exercise as part of the company’s commitment to safety in the workplace.
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The pace is fast…and it has to be. A life is on the line. The limp body of a fellow-lineman is twenty feet off the ground and he must be brought down. This is an exercise, not a competition but it is a race against the clock. Four minutes could be the difference between life and death.“In case of an accidental contact with an electrical line, you have up to four minutes to administer CPR before bad things happen and that’s for until emergency paramedics get there.
One-by-one, every man had his turn under the watchful eyes of their bosses and coworkers. Once the pole-man rescue was complete, each moved to the bucket truck where they had to simulate the same rescue using the bucket. There’s pressure to perform and many in this crew have successfully passed the exercise for many years.“Just knowing the ropes and everything. Jus tying the knots, you know. Doing everything in a timely manner.
Riviera Utilities received two nationally recognized, diamond safety awards this year. The company will be recognizing work zone safety week tomorrow as all their roadside crews will be wearing special clothing and hats. Be sure to drive safely through those work zones.
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