
Which system has a better long-term cost-benefit and is safer for workers?
2025-08-13Long-Term Cost-Benefit: The long-term economic analysis is complex. While overhead lines have a lower initial cost, they incur higher ongoing maintenance and repair expenses due to their vulnerability to weather and other damage. underground lines, despite their high upfront cost, have lower maintenance needs and a longer lifespan, often providing a better overall value in high-density or storm-prone areas.
Worker Safety: Both systems present their own unique risks to workers. overhead line workers face the dangers of working at height and exposure to live conductors, which our live-line tools and safety equipment are designed to mitigate. underground line workers face risks from excavation, confined spaces, and potential flooding, which require specialized training and equipment like ventilation systems and cable pulling equipment that our company also provides. The right equipment is the cornerstone of safety for both types of projects.