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    Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
    Vegetation Management

    Preventing Ergonomic Injuries in Utility Vegetation Management

    Oct. 2, 2023
    Since ergonomic injuries are one of the leading work-related hazards, it is important to understand how ergonomics affect job tasks and how to properly complete said tasks.
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    2023 Trees & Utilities: Live from Pittsburgh

    Sept. 19, 2023
    The annual event brings utility vegetation management professionals together for networking and education.
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    Striving for Sustainability in Vegetation Management

    July 13, 2023
    SMUD achieves ROW Stewardship re-accreditation for its integrated vegetation management program.
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    Transmission Vegetation Management Transformation Part II

    July 10, 2023
    In part two of this two-part article series, Duke Energy shares how its WorkPASS program has transformed the way it executes vegetation management work.
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    A New View of Safety in Storm Restoration

    June 12, 2023
    When severe weather rolls in, vegetation management crews must prepare to respond in a safe manner.

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    Colorado Co-op Shares Wildfire Mitigation Strategies

    Oct. 24, 2023
    CORE is investing in new technologies and hardening its system.
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    Hawaiian Electric Continues Urgent Restoration Work in Lahaina

    Oct. 24, 2023
    As of Aug. 25, Hawaiian Electric crews had completed repairs to bring over 95% of those Maui customers who were affected by outages in West Maui and Upcountry back online.
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    SSEN Transmission To Invest $12.24 Billion To Upgrade Network Infrastructure In Northern Scotland Until 2030

    Oct. 11, 2023
    The company seeks broader landownership base for new woodland development areas as part of its Pathway to 2030 program.