[TowerTalk] utility poles with steps

[John Ammeter]

Those screw-in steps aren't used anymore as far as I know.  I retired 
from an Electric Utility and the story I was told was that the steps can 
rust through at the wood surface or just inside the wood.  After a few 
linemen fell they quit using them.  Plus, lift buckets are used much 
more now than before.  Apprentice Linemen still have to prove they can 
use spurs but buckets are the preferred method to work on the poles if 
possible. 

John KE7JA

Rudy Severns wrote:
> Many years ago (at least 40) I had a pole installed but before erecting it, 
> I installed the galvanized steel screw-in steps which used to be common.  I 
> could then climb the pole without spurs or a bucket lift.
>
> However, I haven't seen any of these steps for many years.  I don't know if 
> they are still available.  I got mine for free but today they might be 
> expensive if available.  I would not advise using any home made steps.  It's 
> a long way down with a sudden stop at the bottom.
>
> 73, Rudy N6LF 
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