Access In some countries , for example the LOCATION@1 , utility poles have sets of brackets arranged in a standard pattern up the pole to act as hand and foot holds so that maintenance and repair workers , known as linemen , can climb the pole to work on the lines .

In some countries , for example the LOCATION@1 , poles have sets of brackets arranged in a standard pattern up the pole to act as hand and foot holds for those working on the equipment or connections atop the pole .
