Reduce your costs and liability with the U-Cover® Universal Hand Hole Cover!
Light pole covers restrict access to the dangerous high-voltage wires within light poles and are a necessary safety measure taken by utility companies and municipalities.
Most metal hand hold covers, however, become an unnecessary obstacle for emergency crews. Their screws oxidize due to exposure, requiring the crews to break or pry the cover off the lamp post cover. Once forcibly removed, usually it’s the screw tabs on the pole that breaks and the covers cannot be reattached. This leaves the dangerous, high-voltage wires exposed, posing safety risks to the local community.
The U-Cover® was invented by an emergency crew supervisor who experienced this problem firsthand. He wanted a safe and convenient light pole hand hole cover that would last.
The U-Cover®’s patented design allows crews to secure hand holes on flanged and unflanged utility poles 6" to 12" in diameter. The universal pole hand hole cover design eliminates the need to stock several size hand hole covers for various size poles or openings.
The U-Cover® light pole hand hole cover includes:
- easily secured by one person
- adapts to 6" and 12" diameter light pole access covers
- adapts to different style and size hand holes
- provides a quick and efficient S.O.P.
- secures from outside the pole with no exposed metal inside
- has a durable, reusable and water-resistant design
- resists typical vandalization of utility pole covers
- reduces liability and increases safety
- works perfectly as both a light-duty and heavy-duty hand hole cover for light poles
- provides an economical solution to reduce inventory needs
Storekeepers and crews can easily manage stock and ensure every effort is made to safeguard the public from exposed wires beneath the light pole base cover.
1) What Is A Hand Hole Cover On A Light Pole?
A hand hole cover is the access panel near the base of a light pole that allows crews to reach internal wiring for maintenance and repairs. It helps protect high-voltage components from weather, tampering, and public contact. When a cover is missing or damaged, the wiring inside the pole can become exposed, creating safety and liability concerns.
2) Why Are Damaged Light Pole Access Covers Dangerous?
Damaged or missing light pole access covers can expose live electrical wires, create trip hazards, and leave streetlights vulnerable to vandalism or theft. In school zones, sidewalks, and parking areas, this can put pedestrians and drivers at greater risk by reducing visibility and increasing the chance of injury.
3) How Does The U-Cover Help Prevent Copper Wire Theft?
The U-Cover helps deter copper wire theft by restricting access to the wiring inside light poles. Its secure, tamper-resistant design makes it harder for thieves to reach valuable copper components. By helping protect the base of the pole, the U-Cover also reduces the risk of vandalism, outages, and expensive repair cycles.
4) What Makes The U-Cover Different From Traditional Metal Hand Hole Covers?
Unlike many traditional metal covers, the U-Cover is designed to resist corrosion, simplify installation, and fit a wide range of pole types. It can be secured from outside the pole, helping crews avoid the issues caused by rusted screws, broken tabs, and hard-to-replace metal parts. That makes it a more practical long-term solution for utilities and municipalities.
5) Where Should Utilities And Municipalities Use U-Covers?
Utilities and municipalities can use U-Covers anywhere secure street lighting matters, including school zones, sidewalks, parking lots, public roads, parks, and commercial properties. Any area with light poles and pedestrian traffic can benefit from a safer, more reliable utility pole cover that helps keep wiring protected and lighting systems functioning properly.
