Many advances have occurred over the years that have made linework safer and more efficient. Bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cranes are perfect examples of technology that changed the game for us all. This equipment reduces the labor involved in getting to the top of a pole or structure and makes handling heavy materials a breeze. This equipment makes our work safer by reducing exposure to falls, strains/sprains, and overexertion in bad weather. This doesn’t mean safety concerns don’t still exist. We essentially shift the hazard from one exposure to another, hopefully reducing the overall risk in the process. In the safety world, we call this a substitution. ...