Spotlight on Safety: 2017 Lineman's Rodeo Safety and Training Conference

Everyone from students to veteran journeymen linemen learned how to improve safety in the field and protect their brothers and sisters in the trade at the 2017 International Lineman's Rodeo Safety and Training Conference.

Amy Fischbach

Oct. 12, 2017

The 2017 International Lineman's Rodeo Safety and Training Conference is focused on one mission--to help get linemen home safely each and every night. By sharing personal injury stories and presentations about successful safety programs, the speakers help drive home the importance of not taking shortcuts, wearing the proper personal protective equipment, and following protocols.

About the Author

Amy Fischbach

Electric Utilities Operations

Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].