Nighttime construction is a necessity in specific industries for various reasons. Such as cooler temperatures, less traffic congestion, deadlines to avoid fines, etc. Working at night has several benefits, and there are several factors to consider for the safety of your crew, customers, and the general public.
We have a few tips to help with developing safe and efficient habits to streamline your nighttime construction job.
Create a list of essential elements for your nighttime construction work plan.
Safety first. This is by far one of the most important keys to success. Know the best equipment for night work. Take time to design a lighting strategy for the project. Appropriate lighting for your crew is essential.
When you think about illuminating your crew, use the right lights for your project.
Workers need adequate lighting to be able to do their job right. Make sure you are seen in all directions. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by using our Halo SL. You will be seen in all directions up to a ¼ of a mile away. The spotlight and task light features provide the ideal lighting conditions for any job. Wearing the proper safety attire should be included in your essential gear list. If the work zone requires stationary illumination, use your construction plan to determine where and when the lighting will be established.
Change your sleep schedule. Switching from day to night shift and sleeping during the day can be difficult. The crew needs to do their best to get enough sleep and rest. Working while tired can be hazardous and can increase the chance of accidents and errors.
Plan for success. Examine every element of your nighttime construction project. Brainstorm the risks associated with working at night and create a list of potential problems to prepare for. Having premeditated solutions will benefit you and your team greatly. Every nighttime project is unique, so brainstorming for each job should be done to develop the proper risk management plan. Keeping safety as a top priority from the beginning of the project will help you and your crew respond to any situation.
Enjoy the benefits of working at night and keep your crew illuminated. Our mission is to illuminate people at risk, making them safer in any environment.
Our essential lineman gear list
We listen to our linemen and help share their experiences and feedback to develop an essential lineman gear list. We wanted to talk about the best lineman tools and equipment.
Every day when a lineman goes out on a job, it comes with a whole set of gear—everything from tools, climbing equipment, and clothing. Below is our top gear for the job.
Lineman climbing gear
Gear designed for the lineman to climb up the poles safely is essential. First, linemen need hooks and belts. These provide protection while climbing or performing work. Fall protection is a lineman harness designed to provide freedom of movement to allow the worker to perform his or her job and distribute fall forces safely across a worker’s body in the event of a fall. Lineman belt, which is a utility belt used by workers when climbing poles and towers for work. Position straps that are used to lengthen without removing weight from the lanyard. Lineman climbers are hooks linemen wear for climbing poles. Last but not least, linemen need a sturdy braided nylon rope. This provides a movable anchor point for safe climbing.
Lineman safety gear
Safety is our focus. So naturally, we encourage our lineman and all high-risk nighttime jobs to invest in the Halo SL. Being seen at night is paramount to every job. We want to illuminate people at risk, making them safer in any environment. The Halo SL is right for the job. Linemen are working in high-risk conditions and need to see the task at hand and be seen while doing it.
A hard hat is a must for the job. The Halo SL fits perfectly on the standard hard hat.
Safety glasses are another essential item. The glasses provide safety for the eyes against any flashes or foreign objects.
What tools does a lineman need?
A typical lineman should have a number of hand tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, sockets, ratchets, crimping tools, wire stripping tools, skinning knives, bolt cutters, and a hot stick.
Lineman clothing
Rubber sleeves are worn to protect the linemen from incidental contact with power lines. Flame-resistant clothing. Clothes that are specially made to resist against flashes from an electrical arch. Rubber gloves and steel-toed boots are the last pieces of the lineman clothing apparel.
