Lineman (technician)

A lineworker (or powerline worker), is a trained tradesperson who builds and maintains power distribution and telephone networks and their infrastructure, such as supporting poles and pylons.^[1][2][3][4]

The word lineworker refers to those who work in generally outdoor installation and maintenance jobs. Those who install and maintain electrical wiring inside buildings are electricians.

Linework can be dangerous. Personal protective equipment diminishes the risk of injury or death. PPE has the serious limitation that it does not eliminate the hazard at the source and may result in employees being exposed to the hazard if the equipment fails.^[5]

1. ↑ "Green Alliance calls for 'Right to Repair' broken electrical equipment". Resource.co. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
2. ↑ "Ireland's first level 7 electric vehicle (EV) systems repair programme delivered by TUS and Shannon Chamber Skillnet - Irish Tech News". 2025-01-22. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
3. ↑ "Electrical Repair and Technicians". 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
4. ↑ Dennis, Peter (2025-01-07). "Food waste and electrical repair projects to share £200,000 grant". Circular Online. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
5. ↑ "Personal Protective Equipment". Retrieved 2012-10-31. Personal Protective Equipment