Tips to Follow When Converting Your Fleet to Electric
Many electric utilities have published very aggressive sustainability goals trying to achieve full electrification across all fleet categories over the next 10 to 15 years.
Continue ReadingTop Ways for Utility Crews to Stay Cool in the Heat
Record-breaking heat across the U.S. in 2023 has put heat illness prevention at the top of the list for crew toolbox and tailgate talks this summer.
Continue ReadingTech Tips Help Service Personnel Save Time and Money
Customers have commented that Tech Tips can help save hours and money trying to figure out an issue.
Continue ReadingHow to Lift a Power Line with Terex Equipment
Terex equipment, when used properly by trained personnel, can lift live power lines so the power can stay on, while the crew performs the necessary work on the electric system.
Continue ReadingConvenient Training Tool for Apprentice Lineworkers
The Edge online curriculum from Terex Utilities provides convenient self-paced training for apprentice lineworkers on the proper operation of bucket trucks and digger derricks.
Continue ReadingSafety Minute: What to Look for Before and During Utility Equipment Operation
The operator is not only in control of running the equipment properly but also ensuring that the equipment is being used in a safe manner.
Continue ReadingYou Can't Go Wrong With a PAL in Your Bucket
Connecting a harness to an approved lanyard attachment point is a required safe work practice when operating a bucket truck.
Continue ReadingEquipment Financing Tips from Terex Utilities
Terex Financial Services can offer lease and financing options to keep your fleet replacement cycle on track.
Continue ReadingHow Meeting Your Sustainability Goals Makes Good Business Sense
Electric utilities across the nation have set net-zero carbon emission goals, with many committed to a 50 percent reduction in emissions – in as little as 5 to 10 years. This has posed one of the biggest challenges when it comes to the electrification of...
Continue ReadingRequired and Ongoing Training Programs are Key Components of a Workplace Culture of Safety
To operate any bucket truck or digger derrick effectively, OSHA and ANSI standards require that every operator must be qualified to run the machine. The best way to ensure field crews exercise safe work practices and productively operate a digger derrick or bucket truck is for them to...
Continue ReadingSafe Work Practices to Follow When Operating Digger Derricks Near Energized Lines
When operating a digger derrick in the field near energized environments, it’s important to know and understand the safe work practices to follow. All operators must follow all OSHA, ANSI, state, federal and company rules and regulations when working on or near energized power lines – as electricity is...
Continue ReadingTips to Follow When Ordering your Digger Derrick or Bucket Truck
When it comes to purchasing a bucket truck or digger derrick, there are many things to consider that will ensure you get the product you need. Today’s article covers other ways you can ensure you clearly understand how the...
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