Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.
When working at height, comfort and security are as important as durability and compliance. That’s why Buckingham developed the BuckSeat Body Belt, part of the company’s trusted line of work-positioning belts. Designed for lineworkers and utility professionals, it provides all-day support with a built-in bottom cushion – or “seat” – for enhanced comfort while climbing […]
DICA, a leading provider of high-performance outrigger pads and ground stabilization solutions, has expanded its award-winning LevelRight Outrigger Pad product line. First introduced in 2024, LevelRight has quickly become a trusted solution for safely setting up specialty equipment – including bucket trucks, cranes and aerial lifts – on unlevel terrain. The LevelRight Outrigger Pad is […]
Petzl’s factory-assembled mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) kits provide a simple, ready-to-use, ANSI- and CSA-compliant fall protection solution for workers operating a boom lift, scissor lift, bucket truck or other MEWP. Each kit features a fall arrest harness, a fall arrest lanyard with connectors pre-installed on each end, and a bag for easy transportation and […]
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc., a leading provider of safety and compliance solutions, and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recently joined forces to conduct a comprehensive study on top challenges when managing PPE procurement and proper usage. The study results, documented in “2025 PPE Pain Points Study: Top Trends and Challenges,” are available […]
Barry designs fall protection safety nets that go beyond traditional methods by completely eliminating fall risks in many scenarios. Unlike harness-based systems that only arrest falls, these nets prevent falls from occurring in the first place, significantly reducing injuries and simplifying rescue operations. Designed with high-strength, durable materials, Barry safety nets provide exceptional energy absorption […]
Terex Utilities has announced the next generation of the zero-emission bucket truck for the electric utility industry. The company has partnered with Mack Trucks Inc. to deliver a bucket truck that boasts enhanced range and more payload than other electric chassis available today. Terex installed its Optima HR55 aerial device powered by the HyPower SmartPTO […]
Entries are now being accepted for the fourth annual Greenlee Experience (www.instagram.com/p/DGOHhlCunRn/), an all-expenses-paid trip being held August 13-15 at one of the company’s manufacturing facilities in Elyria, Ohio. Greenlee, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, is holding the exclusive event to celebrate electrical and utility professionals and say “thank you” for their hard […]
Designed by firefighters and built in the United States, the PassFire Burn Pan is a tool designed for use in fire extinguisher training. Thousands of people across the country have used these units since 2004. Built by Halcyon Products, the burn pan features a deep 16-gauge, 304-grade stainless steel pan; quick disconnects and hoses for […]
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. has announced the release of virtual reality (VR) training, now available in the J. J. Keller Training online solution. Accessible with a compatible VR headset, this new training format allows learners to navigate realistic simulations of safety and compliance situations they may encounter in their jobs. J. J. Keller’s […]
The NCCCO Foundation and the National Safety Council, through its “Work to Zero” initiative, have partnered to develop a free online tool that is intended to help improve jobsite safety for companies and individuals who use cranes and other load-handling equipment. The tool – available at https://bit.ly/CraneSafetyControlsTool – offers a list of controls tailored to address the most […]
