How safe is your construction site? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in five worker deaths in 2019 occurred in the field of construction. While worker safety is naturally your most important concern, an unsafe worksite… Continue reading
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Defending Against a Power Grid Attack with Cybersecurity
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) The risk of a power grid cyber attack is real – and becoming a larger looming threat every day. Cybersecurity firm Dragos rates the threat to utilities, specifically toward an electric grid cyberattack, as high. In a recent… Continue reading
Green Utilities: How Power Grids are Evolving
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) Green energy, not long ago considered an emerging trend, is quickly taking over non-sustainables as an energy source of choice. Consider major projects announced in recent weeks of expanded solar programs in New York and California, along with… Continue reading
FAA Advisory Circular Guidance on Marking and Lighting
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) Do you do something because you have to or because it’s the right thing to do? Take power lines, utility poles, radio towers, and other potential obstructions to aviation. Marking these would provide a safer environment for… Continue reading
2022 Power Line Safety and Aviation Report by PR Technologies
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) When we think about power line safety, the focus is often on line workers or downed power lines. The risk posed by electrocution or fire is one that utilities have developed robust safeguards for. But there are other… Continue reading
Tech Trends in Utilities—Surprising Electrical Technology Advances You Probably Don’t Know About
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) When you think of staid, traditional industries, utilities might be the first that comes to mind. After all, power poles and lines have been part of the landscape in a similar format for decades. But there’s a dichotomy… Continue reading
Downed Power Line Safety Guide
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) A downed power line can be extremely dangerous, as it can be lead to serious injury or death. The can also be the cause of fires and power outages that can create additional hazardous situations. While your… Continue reading
Drones for Surveying and Other Unique Ways that Utilities are Using Drone Technology
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) Drones are fast becoming an essential piece of equipment for businesses and consumers alike. Real estate agents are already using them to take footage of available listings and tech companies are testing state-of-the-art delivery drones that can drop… Continue reading
Risks of Aging Power Lines: How to Prevent Disasters with Line Monitoring Technology
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) From costly fires to rolling power outages, a downed power line can wreak havoc on a community. The most troubling thing is that many of these disasters are preventable. Of course, some downed lines are unavoidably caused… Continue reading
Power Line Safety Awareness: Tips to Protect Your Business from Electrical Hazards
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) Properly maintained power lines aren’t just crucial for public safety but are essential for business operations. Three key areas where this counts most are in preventing fire, minimizing power outages, and protecting the environment. While… Continue reading