Linemen demonstrate skills at statewide rodeo
Four linemen from Noble REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22–23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers.
The linemen competed in events, both as a team and individually, that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of 37 teams and 138 individuals from 28 Indiana electric co-ops competed in the event.
Lighting the Way: Brad is 'Lock'-ed in at the co-op
Almost two years in as Noble REMC’s fleet mechanic, Brad Lock enjoys the challenges he encounters each day in the co-op’s shop.
There is no average day for him. When Lock starts his morning, he never knows what’s waiting for him to fix. Other days, he’s asked to help the right-of-way crew with spraying vegetation or flagging for the line crew.
Every day is a guessing game he’s ready to tackle. Let’s learn more about Lock: Continue reading...
Poles are not for posting
Imagine walking up the steps to your home and feeling a sharp pain in your foot or in your hand as you grasp the handrail. Looking down, you find a nail sticking out of the step and a sharp tack has punctured your hand.
Never happened to you? It has happened to linemen climbing utility poles where signs and fliers have been posted with staples, nails and tacks.