On Saturday, May 14, LADWP Power Workers Demonstrate Safety, Skills and Speed in Annual Lineman’s Rodeo.
Published in: Business Wire
Date: 5/11/2005
WHAT: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) holds
its 14th Annual Lineman’s Rodeo and Family Festival.
WHO: Sixty teams of journeyman and apprentice electric
distribution mechanics (known as linemen) from public and
private power companies throughout Southern California and
other Western states compete in this event, which showcases
the safety techniques, skill and speed of power utility
workers.
WHEN: Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Truesdale Training Center
11760 Truesdale St. in Sun Valley
(Thomas Guide Page 502, F-6)
VISUALS: Linemen will compete in exciting and entertaining contests
such as the “Egg Speed Climb” in which they must carry a raw
egg in their mouth (and not break it) while speed climbing
down a 40-foot power pole. Other competitions include a
hurt-person rescue, changing out cross-arms and switching
equipment while atop power poles, and more.
WHY: The Lineman’s Rodeo offers a chance for linemen to test
their skills by engaging in friendly competition, and for
their families to see first-hand what this challenging work
is all about. Winning teams will compete at the national
Lineman’s Rodeo finals in Kansas City, Mo., later this year.
DETAILS: Family activities will include games, prizes, a petting zoo,
safety exhibits, displays, raffles, live music and food. The
event is also an expo for electrical utility vendors to
display and sell the latest tools, equipment, bucket trucks,
and climbing gear. The event is sponsored by LADWP and IBEW
Local 18 Union for Electrical Field Crews in Los Angeles.
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