What Is Ous on Telephone Pole?

Times Observer photo by Josh Cotton Dozens of utility poles in the area are painted with “OUS.” The designation is part of a Penelec project to inspect the poles in its network. ... And “OUS” is the initials for the Penelec contractor completing the work — Osmose Utility Services.

What does ous mean spray painted on telephone poles?

It's not patriotic graffiti, but an acronym for "underground service alert" indicating that electrical, gas, cable, water, sewer or power lines lie below. Several major projects in the Valley - sewer replacement, multiple road pavings, and gas line replacements - required that PG&E mark the poles.

What is that thing on the telephone pole?

The yellow meshes are called grid reflectors. Their purpose is to help motorists see and avoid utility poles. Since 2007, PECO has installed them on 77,000 of its 400,000 poles and plans to add more on poles located near roadways.