In this episode, iP’s Kate Wade sits down with Shawn Galloway to dig into his recent iP article, ”Five Core Capacities for Sustainable Safety Excellence.” Shawn is the CEO of ProAct Safety – which was founded in 1993 with the sole purpose of helping organizations achieve and sustain safety excellence – and author of several bestselling books, including his latest, “Bridge to Excellence: Building Capacity for Sustainable Performance.” Read Shawn’s article at [Nick, please insert link here],...

Ruling Spans and Proper Conductor Sag Read the article - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/ruling-spans-and-proper-conductor-sag/ Listen to this important episode of this Voice of Experience with Danny Raines! The cold winter weather of recent months has prompted many conversations about proper sagging and tension on transmission and distribution conductors. Improper sagging and excessively high tension on conductors – past their rated breaking strength – have caused unscheduled system...

In this episode, iP's Kate Wade sits down with Cheryl Richardson, president of New York-based contractor H. Richardson & Sons, and Bill Martin, president and CEO of Think Tank Project LLC, to discuss a new safety initiative they have introduced at H. Richardson. Learn more about the implementation of this project, the impact it's making thus far, and where it's going in the future. Cheryl and Bill will be speaking on this topic next month at the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo in...

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

This podcast dives into a critical issue within the lineman industry: outdated training methods and their consequences.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 practices expose these gaps in training. Vaughn emphasizes the importance of trainers staying...

Utility Safety Podcast - Your Electric Reality - Brent Jeffries, VP of Field Operations/Safety Instructor for Bierer Meters

Utility Safety in Depth - ESG: Health and Safety Obstacle or Opportunity? - John Fischer, Duke Energy

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.

Voice of Experience - Danny Raines, CUSP - Determining Reasonable Energy Estimates

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 affordability. Erich Steiner, the marketing director, discussed the company’s history, product range, and commitment to safety and sustainability. He also highlighted the challenges of raising...

Listen to Bill Martin, CUSP as he discusses some of the lessons we can take in the utility industry from some of his recent readings. Kate and Bill dive into a host of issues as we continue this great series of influencing safety! 1. Viskontas, I. (2017). Brain Myths Exploded. 2. Cialdini, R. (2021). Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion. 3. Sharot, T. (2017). The Influential Mind: What Our Brain Reveals About Our Power to Influence Others. 4. Bohns, V. (2021). You...

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.com/

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 writing an article for iP Magazine? Email: [email protected] Make sure to join us...

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 [email protected] and Kate at [email protected]. Subscribe to Incident Prevention...

Voice of Experience - Danny Raines, CUSP - Ferroresonance

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.

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 from across the country for three days of education and networking. If you’re a utility...

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/category/voice-of-experience/

Listen to Danny Raines, CUSP discuss his newest article in iP Magazine about Understanding Task Specific Training. 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 Prevention. It delivers insights based on Danny’s regular column in the magazine, also called the Voice of...

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 because it helps to minimize the impact of the storm on businesses, homes, and public...

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 - [email protected] 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 rubber sleeves, but this practice has become increasingly rare in recent years. The OSHA...

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 the article and this podcast as we take a deeper dive into this! Contact Jim -...

Listen to Danny Raines, CUSP discuss his newest article in iP Magazine about Lineworkers & Rubber Sleeves. 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 Prevention. It delivers insights based on Danny’s regular column in the magazine, also called the Voice of Experience. To listen to more episodes of this podcast, as well as other podcasts...