Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of a Lineworker SAFETY GLASSES: Lineworkers must wear glasses to protect their eyes from any debris, flying objects, and bright sparks or looking up a pole with the sun beaming down. PULLEY BLOCK: It’s impossible to carry everything up a pole, so lineworkers use a pulley block and the hand line to raise and lower heavier equipment.
FALL ARREST SYSTEM (FALL PROTECTION DEVICE): This safety device wraps around the pole, and if a lineworker falls, it’ll grip the pole to reduce the distance of the fall.
CLIMBERS: Strapped on just below the knee, these contoured leg shanks hold gaffs in place on the lineworker’s boots. They are padded for comfort and support. GAFFS: These razorsharp steel points are strapped on the boots and help lineworkers climb poles safely and efficiently. 8 Highline Notes August 2019 www.kwh.com
FIRE RESISTANT (FR) CLOTHING: FR clothing is crucial to lineworkers staying safe in the field. FR clothing will selfextinguish to limit the burn injury in the event of an electrical arc.
HOT STICK: Hot sticks help linemen safely perform a variety of tasks while working on energized lines. The stick can extend up to 40 feet and is made of insulated high-voltage fiberglass.
NUMEROUS TOOLS: A universal connection at the top of the hot stick so numerous tools can be attached for a variety of different jobs.
