Canadian Electrical Association to Lobby for a National Lineworker Appreciation Day

Lineworker

 

Sept 17, 2018

During an October 2 promotional event on Sparks Street in Ottawa, the CEA will meet with members of the public and Parliamentarians to raise awareness for the important work performed by lineworkers on behalf of Canadians. Join CEA for coffee, meet a lineworker, and sign a petition to recognize every July 10 as National Lineworker Appreciation Day.

During catastrophic events, lineworkers play an instrumental role, says the CEA. They’re often the first people on site, working to make the environment safe for volunteers and first responders by assessing electrical hazards and removing any live wires. In the process, they must deal with one or more occupational hazards. These include:

• high-voltage contact
• working at heights
• challenging weather conditions
• welding, cutting and burns

Find out more: https://electricity.ca/deliver/health-and-safety/national-lineworker-appreciation-day/
Photo source: American Public Power Association, on Unsplash

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