The Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Oakland California adopted the policy of placing the orange safety cones at left front and the left rear corners of service truck while parked on the street to increase visibility and safety for the workers


Friday 1st May 1959

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Oakland California adopted the policy of placing the orange safety cones at left front and the left rear corners of service truck while parked on the street to increase visibility and safety for the workers. This policy was implemented as the result of a Cable Splicers suggestion. The Employee Mr. Russell Storch was awarded $45.00 for his suggestion. This policy is still in use today.


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