As you know, being a high-voltage lineman is a dangerous job. Each month we have a safety meeting covering topics like heat exhaustion, distracted/fatigued driving, substation switchman training, first aid and CPR, plus many other topics. 

Once a year we cover hurtman rescue, our August safety meeting was a cool, drizzly day for this exercise. Hurtman rescue is just what it sounds like, retrieving a dummy from a power pole simulating a lineman unable to get down on their own. There are a few different methods of retrieval the lineman are required to know and each year they are tested on a different method. Hurtman rescue demonstrates a lineman’s ability to do their job and it reinforces trust amongst the crew members...knowing that if something should happen I’m in good hands and my crew members are capable. 

Wheat Belt Public Power District is committed to delivering electricity safely, reliably and affordably.