When considering overhead work such as pole climbing, it's apparent fall hazards are present at all times. However, these hazards are often overlooked and underestimated as experienced climbers become ...

PG&E installed two 80-foot wood poles at Cal Poly to help the university’s logging team host a national forestry competition in 2026, where pole-climbing will be the main sport. Courtesy of PG&E Cal ...

Pike Electric's Cory McMichael said, "Considering the overall condition and feel, climbing poles treated with oil emulsion was definitely easier, especially compared to poles treated only with ...

For linemen, learning how to climb wood poles is one of the fundamental skills of line work. Safety One Training is offering a two-day class Aug. 11-12 in Littleton, Colorado, at its indoor facility.