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I've worked in the electric utility business for 21 years now. It used to be a LOT worse. Life expectancies were short. You DON'T want to see the old safety manuals for the companies, it'd scare you what they were asked to do. We have safety meetings monthly, and tailboard safety meetings for each job daily to make sure everyone is familiar with the job and the hazards. We still lose people. Anyone want to grab a hold of a 12,000 volt wire with your gloved hands?? How about 750,000 volts with your BARE hands?? How about working 100' up in the air while doing it, with the wind blowing and raining? Remember, rain and electricity and what your mom used to always say? Still applies, but people still want their power back on when it's stormy outside. Don't forget working outside in Phoenix during the summer. The guys earn their pay. Sure we lose too many, but we're getting better. My bro-in-law works in the gulf of Alaska as a ship's engineer. He could tell you stories that would make your eyes bug out and you have the dry heaves. I don't see how he does it. 6 months on, 6 off. Long hours when the fish are hot, boring when they're not. Don't get me started about logging. There's a reason why it's so high. Ever hear of a "cat skinner"? He's the one that usually dies. I can see where the numbers come from. Mark in Utah
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