Underground power lines are being touted as a solution to California’s wildfire problem — but switching problem areas away from overhead power lines takes considerably more time and money. Replacing overhead power lines with underground costs about $3 million per mile compared with $800,000 per mile for new overhead lines, according to
As a member of two safety and health committees, Jordan Hollingsworth understands their value. “Maybe you’re not the decision-maker, but you might have a great idea, and you might be able to bring it to the table,” said Hollingsworth, field operations manager for the Indianapolis-based Safety Management Group. “Then that
Over the second half of October, almost 300 Darwin-based Power and Water Corporation employees will undertake a total of 900 assessments as part of a safety refresher training exercise. The training commenced last week and will see crews being assessed on a range of rescue techniques from poles, bucket trucks,
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN) has said that one of its 132kV underground transmission lines was damaged by an excavation machine working for IBB Golf Club, Abuja. The incident has made TCN to transmit bulk electricity meant for Central Area, Maitama, Utako, Jabi and several parts of the city
PUNE: The heavy downpour in the city on Wednesday night damaged gas pipelines and telephone lines, besides disrupting water and power supply.
When the ground is opened again for maintenance, an unarmoured cable might be hit by excavation plant or even a spade, and damaged, and …
After nearly 3,000 people signed an online pledge to call 811 before digging, Atmos Energy made good on its own pledge and donated $3,000 to the American Red Cross. Digging and excavation is the most frequent cause of damage to natural gas utilities, including to Atmos Energy’s system in Denton…read
COLUMBIA – Dominion Energy urges homeowners and professional excavators to put safety first by calling 811 to have underground utility lines located before any digging project. A recent nationwide survey found 42% of homeowners will put themselves and the safety of their community at risk by not calling 811 before
Farmers work in settings that may border on idyllic, but the risks they face are real. In fact, agriculture is America’s most dangerous industry, according to the National Safety Council. One of the most deadly hazards is an essential part of any modern farming operation: electricity. Just like lightning, man-made
HYANNIS – Eversource is reminding residents and contractors to call 811 prior to any digging project, in order to have underground lines properly marked. Calling 811 connects callers with Dig Safe, who in turn tells local utilities about upcoming projects that involve digging…read more
Underground power lines are being touted as a solution to California’s wildfire problem — but switching problem areas away from overhead power lines takes considerably more time
As a member of two safety and health committees, Jordan Hollingsworth understands their value. “Maybe you’re not the decision-maker, but you might have a great
Over the second half of October, almost 300 Darwin-based Power and Water Corporation employees will undertake a total of 900 assessments as part of a
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN) has said that one of its 132kV underground transmission lines was damaged by an excavation machine working for IBB
PUNE: The heavy downpour in the city on Wednesday night damaged gas pipelines and telephone lines, besides disrupting water and power supply.
When the ground is opened again for maintenance, an unarmoured cable might be hit by excavation plant or even a spade, and damaged, and …
After nearly 3,000 people signed an online pledge to call 811 before digging, Atmos Energy made good on its own pledge and donated $3,000 to
COLUMBIA – Dominion Energy urges homeowners and professional excavators to put safety first by calling 811 to have underground utility lines located before any digging
Farmers work in settings that may border on idyllic, but the risks they face are real. In fact, agriculture is America’s most dangerous industry, according
HYANNIS – Eversource is reminding residents and contractors to call 811 prior to any digging project, in order to have underground lines properly marked. Calling
