On a pole set on a steep grade, which type of guy may be installed?

• A. Push
• B. Head
• C. Secondary
• D. Span

Answer: (B)

When a pole sits on a steep grade, the line and wind forces create a tendency for the pole to tilt downhill. A head guy attaches at the top of the pole and runs to a stable anchor up the hill, providing a resisting moment that keeps the pole plumb. This top-mounted stabilization is exactly what’s needed for hillside placement, because it counters the rotation tendency that a standard side guy wouldn’t address effectively. The other types don’t provide that top-end stabilization on a slope: span guys stabilize the line between poles, secondary guys involve additional anchors for different loading, and push isn’t used for this purpose.