Utility Safety Podcast by Incident Prevention Magazine

In this episode of the Utility Safety Podcast we dive into the idea that now is the Time for Change! We have with us Editor of iP Magazine, Kate Wade, Brent Jeffries from Bierer Meters & William Martin from Think Tank Project, LLC.   ⚡️Time for Change⚡️ The solution to change is time. Allow: Time to consider the plan Time to share concerns Time to discuss options  Time to fail safely   Subsc...

This podcast dives into a critical issue within the lineman industry: outdated training methods and their consequences. Veteran safety expert Jim Vaughn argues that traditional training methods, which often rely on the experience of veteran lineworkers, can miss crucial safety updates and best practices. The episode explores how social media trends like "TikTok linemen" showcasing unsafe work prac...

This podcast is about electrical safety and building a strong line crew culture. The guest speaker, Brent Jefferies, discusses his experience training line workers and his efforts to improve safety in the industry. He has observed that there is a lack of teamwork and communication among line crews, which can lead to accidents. They believe that line crews should be more like sports teams, where ev...

The podcast highlights the growing influence of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in the utility sector.  ESG goes beyond just financial performance, considering a company's environmental impact, social responsibility, and ethical practices. Investors are increasingly evaluating companies through this lens, pressuring utilities to focus on sustainability, worker safety, and good...

We got to sit down with Jerry Haven from T&D Powerskills as he discusses about your new LMS 2.0 and go through the history of T&D through current day and how the program has really evolved.   You can reach Jerry to find out more at: Email: jerry@tdpowerskills.com Cell: 318-880-2259 Website: https://www.tdpowerskills.com/   You can read the current magazine at  Incident Prevention Magazine...

Listen to Danny Raines, CUSP discuss his newest article in iP Magazine about Determining Reasonable Energy Estimates.   You can read the current magazine at  Incident Prevention Magazine . Subscribe to Incident Prevention Magazine -  https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/ Register for the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo - https://utilitysafetyconference.com/   The Voice of Experien...

Bigfoot Construction Equipment is a family-owned American manufacturer of outrigger pads, used to stabilize heavy equipment like cranes and concrete pumps. They offer both wood and composite pads, with custom sizes and capacities available. Their products are veteran-made and prioritize safety and strength. Eric Steiner, the marketing director, discussed the company's history, product range, and c...

In the latest installment of "Influencing Safety," avid reader Bill Martin, president and CEO of Think Tank Project LLC, and podcast host Kate Wade discuss some of the books that have influenced the way Bill thinks about safety in the electric utility industry. Plus, check out his list of recommended books below!   1. Viskontas, I. (2017). Brain Myths Exploded. 2. Cialdini, R. (2021). Influence, N...

Read the article - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/the-art-of-safety-a-new-hierarchy/ Join the iPi Forum - https://ip-institute.com/ipi-forum/   Subscribe to Incident Prevention Magazine -  https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/   Make sure to join us at the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo coming in Orlando, FL May 21-23, 2024 Register Here:  https://utilitysafetyconference.co...

In today's special episode we interview the managing editor of Incident Prevention Magazine, Kate Wade. Kate explains about our editorial board and some behind the scene exclusives. We go into a host of topics as we get to spend some time talking about what she sees as future trends in the utility industry and what changes she has seen in the industry over the last 15 years.   Interested in writin...

In the sixth episode of this multipart podcast series, Bill Martin, CUSP, president and CEO of Think Tank Project LLC ( www.thinkprojectllc.com ), and host Kate Wade discuss some myths of safety live from the iP Utility Safety Conference in San Diego, CA. Listen to the other 5 parts of this special series with Bill Martin, CUSP. To share feedback about this podcast, reach Bill at  influenceteamdyn...

Listen to Danny Raines, CUSP discuss his newest article in iP Magazine about Ferroresonance.   You can read the current magazine at  Incident Prevention Magazine . Subscribe to Incident Prevention Magazine -  https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/   ________________________________ This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training...

Read the article here: https://incident-prevention.com/blog/harnessing-ai-crafting-the-future-of-safety-professionals/   Dive deeper into this article written by   BARRY NELSON from FactorLab.   Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way safety professionals approach their work. In this article, Barry Nelson, president and CEO of FactorLab, discusses how AI can be used...

iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo - San Diego, CA Nov 7-9, 2023   Are you registered for this premier utility safety conference? https://utilitysafetyconference.com/   NOVEMBER 7 – 9, 2023 TOWN AND COUNTRY RESORT – SAN DIEGO, CA JOIN US FOR 3 DAYS OF EDUCATION, NETWORKING & PRODUCT DISCOVERY The iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo brings together leading safety and operations minds f...

Listen to Danny Raines, CUSP discuss his newest article in iP Magazine about Equipotential or Total Isolation?. Read the article here - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/equipotential-or-total-isolation/   You can read the current magazine at  Incident Prevention Magazine . Subscribe to Incident Prevention Magazine -  https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/   The Voice of Experience with...

Listen to Danny Raines, CUSP discuss his newest article in iP Magazine about Understanding Task Specific Training. Read the Article   You can read the current magazine at  Incident Prevention Magazine . Subscribe to Incident Prevention Magazine -  https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/   The Voice of Experience with Danny Raines podcast is produced by the same team that publishes Incident...

In this episode of Tailgate Topics, Rod Courtney, CUSP interviews William Martin, CUSP, RN, NRP, DIMM ON his article in Incident Prevention Magazine titled "Power Restoration Triage and Delta Systems" Important points in the article cover - The importance of triage in power restoration: Triage is a way of prioritizing outages so that the most critical ones can be restored first. This is important...

Listen to Jim Vaughn, CUSP talk about his article in iP Magazine on Training Users on Aerial Lifts.   Read the article - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/training-users-of-aerial-lifts/ Subscribe to iP Magazine free - https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/   Reach out to Jim - jim@ispconline.com Jim's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimvaughncusp/  

Listen to Danny Raines, CUSP discuss his newest article in iP Magazine about Lineworkers & Rubber Sleeves. Read the Article Rubber sleeves are an important safety tool for lineworkers who work with energized electrical equipment. They provide additional insulation and protection from electrical shock, and can help to prevent serious injuries or death. In the past, some lineworkers did not wear...

Listen to Kate Wade interview special guest Jim Willis, MSc, CMAS, CHS1. He is author of the article " Strengthening The Substation Fence " in the most recent June - July issue of Incident Prevention magazine.   People have finally discovered one of the best unkept secrets in America: Our utility systems can be attacked, and it doesn’t take military tacticians to pull it off, fInd out more from th...

Listen to Danny Raines, CUSP discuss his newest article in iP Magazine about Lineworkers & Rubber Sleeves. Read the Article Rubber sleeves are an important safety tool for lineworkers who work with energized electrical equipment. They provide additional insulation and protection from electrical shock, and can help to prevent serious injuries or death. In the past, some lineworkers did not wear rub...

In this episode Rod covers with Jesse a host of job site issues that relate to drugs and alcohol. This is a very great subject to review with your team and pay attention to on the job site. You see, this isn’t a “they have a problem” sort of problem – it’s a “we have a problem” sort of problem. It’s the kind of problem that we need to talk about for the sake of you and your family, your company, o...

In the fifth episode of this multipart podcast series, Bill Martin, CUSP, president and CEO of Think Tank Project LLC ( www.thinkprojectllc.com ), and host Kate Wade discuss how leaders influence their workers like where we are getting it right and where there is room for improvement. Listen to the other 4 parts of this special series with Bill Martin, CUSP. To share feedback about this podcast, r...

In this special episode we talk with the USOLN Board Chair, Jeff Clemons. We discuss a host of topics including how the USOLN was formed, some USOLN member benefits, and about their coveted CUSP Program that is the only utility specific credential in the industry. Jeff is a wealth of knowledge and works for San Diego Gas & Electric! Visit www.usoln.org to find out more! ___________________________...

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