I'm an IT guy, not a lineman. However, I did work for 2 years in the IT dept. of a large metro power company. I've put in nearly 40 years, and I can truthfully say that I have never worked around so many guys with hooks. Some had 1 hook; some had two hooks. Of course, once you get your hook, you're no good on the bucket truck, so they give you a job in the business office.
While I was there, the company instituted a new policy of showing safety videos monthly and everyone, including IT had to attend. Yikes. It made me glad the only cable I string is Cat 5e.
