@lasertechnologyinc receives a comment from @statewidespotters on an Instagram post that details a three-step wire-sag measurement technique:
“Great equipment as always, we use your TruPulse 360°R to take away the guess work from our jobs that require us to work as close as we are allowed 👏”
This inspires us to reach out to Melbourne Australia’s Statewide Electrical Spotters, to seek more information on the safety-driven company and how they make use of TruPulse® rangefinders. Alex Karakostov, Managing Director, candidly tells us that “without the TruPulse 360R, our work would be all guessing.” He goes on to voice his appreciation for the 360R as “a tool that is easy to use and can be calibrated without sending to a technician!”
Laser Tech’s TruPulse 360R used by Statewide Electrical Spotters, photo supplied by A. Karakostov
Karakostov’s foundational experience as a contractor for major electrical companies provided observational experience on how to be an effective spotter. As excavators would dig trenches along underground utility services, he quickly discovered the importance of spotting, something he now considers to be one of the industry’s most vital roles. Fast forward to November 2018: Karakostov starts Melbourne, Australia’s Statewide Electrical Spotters.
He shares the mission for Statewide Electrical Spotters with us:
“Build long-term relationships with clients by providing electrical spotters who ensure an accident and injury-free workforce.”
Most frequently, you can catch Karakostov and the team spotting small contractors that work within a close vicinity of powerlines. They also work closely with larger civil construction companies. These jobs tend to revolve around gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, and the power sector. The team also offers spotting services to those working in multi-story apartment construction in the Melbourne area.
Check out the What is Electrical Spotting page on the Statewide Electrical Spotters website to learn more about the services they provide.
Karakostov shares his experience of initially adding TruPulse rangefinders to his company’s toolkit:
Laser Tech’s TruPulse 360R used by Statewide Electrical Spotters, photo supplied by A. Karakostov
“I had come across Laser Tech products by reading up on an online article of Citipower/Powercor, a power distribution company in Victoria, Australia. They were using the TruPulse 360 for some of their projects. I did my research and found that this can be a tool to use for practices within our organization [Statewide Electrical Spotters].”
When it’s time for Karakostov and his team to “provide electrical spotting for machinery that has to be in close proximity to powerlines, there can be guesswork of how close the overhead conductors really are. That is why we like to use Laser Tech equipment, as it takes out any uncertainty we have as electrical spotters.”
Having accurate rangefinder readings helps manifest the company’s priority of keeping client safety at the forefront of all jobsite activities.
We are proud to share Karakostov’s testimonial with professionals in mining and construction, utilities, public works, and similar fields. Knowing that our products help Statewide Electrical Spotters create a safer world is exceptionally fulfilling.
Keep up with Statewide Electrical Spotters on Instagram @statewidespotters and Facebook @Statewide Electrical Spotters.
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