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Lineworker
lines that supply power to homes A lineworker, also known as a lineman, powerline worker, or, in the United Kingdom, a linesman, builds and maintains the electric power transmission and electricity distribution systems that deliver electrical energy to industrial, commercial, and residential locations. A lineworker installs, maintains, and performs emergency repairs on electrical lines during events like thunderstorms, high winds, ice storms, or ground disruptions. In contrast, those who install and maintain electrical wiring inside buildings are electricians; lineworkers generally work on outdoor installations.
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lines that supply power to homes A lineworker, also known as a lineman, powerline worker, or, in the United Kingdom, a linesman, builds and maintains the electric power transmission and electricity distribution systems that deliver electrical energy to industrial, commercial, and residential locations. A lineworker installs, maintains, and performs emergency repairs on electrical lines during events like thunderstorms, high winds, ice storms, or ground disruptions. In contrast, those who install and maintain electrical wiring inside buildings are electricians; lineworkers generally work on outdoor installations.
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- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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