Original: Access In some countries , for example the UK , 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 .
Simplified: In some countries , for example the UK , 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 .