While I understand that most folks around here don't presently deal with OSP and are therefore somewhat less exposed to risks of extreme injury or death than the telco outside force, let me just state - probably for the zillionth time - that one must ensure their own safety first...

https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/09/14/verizon-worker-electrocuted-on-the-job-in-brownsville/

Whatever you do, make sure that you've taken every precaution needed to safely return to your family later on, once the job is done.

And, if you can find it in you, please say a prayer for this unfortunate lineman who left four daughters aged from 2 to 12 behind him this morning...

"...Time moves slowly and it goes so fast..."

(Sandy Denny)