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How do linemen work on live wires?

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Linemen work on live wires by using proper insulation gear, and by making sure that there is never any path for current to flow in case the insulation does fail. In some cases, the lineman can be raised to the potential of the line, but you still need the insulation, and you still need the technique of ensuring that no circuit can be accidentally created.

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