Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day

Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, April 18, is National Lineman Appreciation Day. A lineman is a skilled worker who installs, repairs and maintains high-voltage electrical infrastructure, such as power lines. They work on both underground and overhead electrical systems, especially during events like hurricanes. Linemen are often put into situations where they are working outside, while everyone else is safe and sound in their homes. Linemen carry up to 30 pounds of equipment whil