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Up in the air— safely—with hydraulics While many utilities vehicles use fluid power for power and control, lift platforms and telehandlers especially rely on the reliability and safety of hydraulics. Josh Cosford • Contributing Editor The utilities sector is any industry related to the delivery of essential infrastructure services to end use customers, and these services include water, sewage, electrical, natural gas and communications, to name a few. Each of these industries are provided as a public service, whether through local government or private enterprises serving consumers on behalf of the government. As a public service, these industries are highly regulated, especially as it pertains to the safety of consumers and workers alike. 32
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