2023 Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference
September 27-28, 2023
Pole Top Rescue
The Pole Top Rescue Competition became part of the Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Conference in 1973 to teach people about proper rescue techniques. Teams of linemen from the electrical utility industry compete for honors in rescuing a victim from a utility pole in a mock industrial accident.
The preliminary competition is held Tuesday prior to the main Conference. Teams are given a “problem” or situation that makes the rescue more difficult and requires the them to think about the safest and most effective way to rescue the victim.
The top four teams compete at The Finals on Wednesday, September 27 during our lunch hour. Join us at the Riverside Lawn at the Spokane Convention Center to watch this exciting competition! Winners will be announced the following day at our Pole Top Awards Luncheon. Who will win the coveted trophy this year? Join us on Thursday to find out.
