Sunday, November 17, 2013

The Tension Load Linesman Tool

By Bonnie Contreras


For someone up a pole suspended by little more than a piece of leather dealing with high voltage cables the importance of a tension load linesman tool becomes pretty obvious. The tool bridges the gap between broken or faulty cables while new ones are put into place. This allows the person to work freely and safely to replace the cable.

The items these people need all have to be carried on their person at all times. Usually suspended from a belt or in some kind of belt harness or pouch. Climbing around on steel frames or up poles and working with high voltage cables the worker needs everything instantly accessible to be able to do their job. For this reason all the items have to be compact, light and reliable, the workers need to know the things they use will not let them down.

This type of work is much more necessary in bad weather. This is the time when the weaknesses in any points of the cables become apparent. Blizzards, ice and rain test everything to the limit including the people and their tools, but as soon as the worst is over this team of intrepid workers is soon on the job.

So when winter approaches and we complain that we have no heat or light, and can not watch TV or play games, these people are out in the thick of it getting our power restored to us as quickly as possible. Enabling us once more to relax and get back to our regular activities in comfort and safety. We should thank these people for their hard work but we think nothing of what they go through for our comfort.

Working like this is a pretty rough way to live. Travelling the country through the most remote and roughest parts to get to the distant reaches of our habitation. They see little of their families and friends as the work takes them away for long periods of time but they do it just the same.

These people keep our power moving. Maintaining the route of the energy we all demand in our lives. They show strength of character, determination and strong inner will, as they work high up in hazardous weather conditions, using all their skill and strength.

Yet they are unsung heroes. Working for a pay packet like you and I. Turning up for work everyday, moving from job to job to make sure we all have the power we need at home and at work. Just to ensure that we too can get ready, turn up for our work and do other necessary tasks.

The tension load linesman tool is just one small item hanging on one workers belt along with other necessary equipment. However the importance of this tool and its reliability is key to the success of that persons work. Without it their job would be more difficult and dangerous and if it was to break or fail in any way, locating another in such remote and hostile places, could add days to repair times.




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