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Special Series - Influencing Safety with Bill Martin, CUSP Pt.5
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, reach Bill at influenceteamdynamics@gmail.com and Kate at kwade@utilitybusinessmedia.com.
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May 23, 2023
Special Episode - USOLN Board Chair - Jeff Clemons, CUSP
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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Mar 22, 2023
Special Episode - iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo Presents SafetyPalooza in Schaumburg, IL May 9-11, 2023
iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo Presents SafetyPalooza in Schaumburg, IL May 9-11, 2023
Register Today - https://utilitysafetyconference.com/
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 safety or operations professional, this is a can’t-miss event. Come together to gain education, insight & knowledge that will help you and your organization achieve new levels of safety success.
Download the Brochure - https://utilitysafetyconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-iP-Utility-Safety-Conference-Expo-Brochure-1.pdf
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Mar 22, 2023
Utility Safety in Depth - Josh Moody - Westex: A Milliken Brand - ”3 Sustainability Considerations When Evaluating FR/AR Apparel”
Listen to Kate Wade interview special guest Josh Moody, Director of Product Management | Westex: A Milliken Brand. He is author of the article "3 Sustainability Considerations When Evaluating FR/AR Apparel" in the most recent February - March issue of Incident Prevention magazine. Article: Link Website: www.westex.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/westexfr/
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Mar 9, 2023
Voice of Experience: Danny Raines, CUSP - Arc Flash Precautions: A Review
Arc Flash Precautions: A Review
Listen to Danny has he walks us through a review on such an important topic: Arc Flash Precautions.
Read Danny's Article Here
You can read the current magazine at Incident Prevention Magazine.
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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 we produce, visit https://incident-prevention.com/podcasts. You can reach Danny at rainesafety@gmail.com.
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Feb 22, 2023
Special Episode - Crash Analysis: A Personal Story - Jim Vaughn, CUSP
Jim Vaughn, CUSP tells us a powerful story of beating the odds by following your training. This powerful message Jim shares with the community really puts a focus on why we train, and how it can save lives.
Read Jim's article in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Incident Prevention Magazine
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Feb 16, 2023
Special Series - Influencing Safety with Bill Martin, CUSP Pt. 4
In the fourth 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 learned helplessness – what it is, what causes it, and how to break out of the habit.
Listen to the other 3 parts of this special series with Bill Martin, CUSP.
To share feedback about this podcast, reach Bill at influenceteamdynamics@gmail.com and Kate at kwade@utilitybusinessmedia.com.
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Feb 8, 2023
Tailgate Topics -Strategies to Handle Workplace Conflict - Jesse Hardy, CSP, CIT, CUSP
Listen to our 2nd installment into our new series “Tailgate Topics hosted by Rod Courtney, CUSP” titled “Strategies to Handle Workplace Conflict” Written by Jesse Hardy, CSP, CIT, CUSP.
“Jack, the people issues are just getting to be too much,” the foreman said. “If it’s not the landowners and members of the public throwing fits and coming into the work zones, it’s our own people getting into conflicts. At best it’s a distraction that steals our focus, and at it’s worst it becomes violent.”
The superintendent replied to the foreman, “I hear you, Billy. Let’s come up with a plan on how to deal with this.”
Three Important Questions
In this month’s Tailgate, we’re going to review answers to three important questions related to workplace conflict and violence, and then we’ll look at how to deal with three areas of conflict in ways that lead to the best possible outcome based on the situation.
Read the article: https://incident-prevention.com/blog/strategies-to-handle-workplace-conflict/
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Jan 13, 2023
Voice of Experience: Danny Raines, CUSP - Stories from Legends of an Ole’ Lineman
This book is a collection of stories from lessons learned and mistakes made as I progressed my career at Georgia Power. Applied for and award a position as "Helper on line Crew immediately after graduating High School and retired after 40 years as Safety Consultant for Distribution and Transmission. for GPC. After Lineman, I was awarded Crew Supervisor, Safety and Training, and finally a Safety Consultant's position for the company. After retiring from GPC, I founded Raines Utility Safety Solutions and am currently the owner and Principal Consultant. I began his career in the electrical utility industry in June 1967 in Macon, Georgia with Georgia Power Company. Served a short time in the U. S. Army in 1968-69 and is a Viet Nam Era disabled veteran. Returning to Georgia Power worked as a lineman until till1985. Worked as contract coordinator over utility crews and line clearing forestry. In late 1996, Danny entered Safety and Health, promoted to Supervisor, Project Manager, and Corporate Safety Consultant for Distribution and Transmission organizations. Danny retired from Georgia Power on December 1st, 2007, as the Safety Consultant for Distribution and Transmission organizations and founded Raines Utility Safety Solutions, LLC. Danny is currently an Affiliate Instructor at Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta, Ga., an electric utility Subject Matter Expert and Consultant in civil cases, supporting electrical Contractors, Co-Ops, and Municipal utility companies across the US.
You can read the current magazine at Incident Prevention Magazine.
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 we produce, visit https://incident-prevention.com/podcasts. You can reach Danny at rainesafety@gmail.com.
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Jan 5, 2023
What’s New In Tools from the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo Glendale, AZ 2022
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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 safety or operations professional, this is a can’t-miss event. Come together to gain education, insight & knowledge that will help you and your organization achieve new levels of safety success. www.UtilitySafetyConference.com
JOIN US FOR 3 DAYS OF EDUCATION, NETWORKING & PRODUCT DISCOVERY
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Dec 14, 2022
Utility Safety Voice of Experience: Danny Raines, CUSP - Ground Gradient Step Potential and PPE
In this episode, Danny Raines, CUSP talks on why for various reasons, ground gradient step potential hazards are not always considered or thought to be important. I recently received a call from a large investor-owned utility whose employees had differing opinions about using super dielectric overshoes or work boots when setting a pole in an energized line. Some people are of the opinion that if you cover up the lines with a nominal voltage-rated cover, there is no danger of an energized pole and therefore no chance of ground gradient step potential. I believe the manufacturer’s usage suggestion for any cover is for incidental brush contact by a qualified worker, not a boom truck or pole. There is nothing in ASTM D1050, “Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Line Hose,” stating that hoses can be used for any means or measures other than a qualified electrical worker’s personal protection from energized conductors. Pole shields are another product believed by many to prot…
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Nov 25, 2022
Special Series - Influencing Safety with Bill Martin, CUSP Pt.3
In the third 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 emotional intelligence – what it is, why it’s so critical to line crew safety and why it should be considered a strength and not a weakness.
To share feedback about this podcast, reach Bill at influenceteamdynamics@gmail.com and Kate at kwade@utilitybusinessmedia.com.
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Nov 16, 2022
Special CUSP Edition - Want To Be One? Ask One!
Special CUSP Edition - Want To Be One? Ask One!
Hosted by Rod Courtney, CUSP & CUSP Program Director Shawn Talbot, CAE
Learn from a current board member and active Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) credential holder Rod Courtney, and the current CUSP Program Director Shawn Talbot talk about common questions about the credential and USOLN.
Visit www.usoln.org to learn more about becoming a CUSP.
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Oct 20, 2022
Utility Safety in Depth - Advancing Workforce Skills Using Simulation-Based Training
CM Labs' Christa Fairchild and Alan Limoges sit down with host Kate Wade to discuss how equipment simulators can improve efficiencies in worker training, enhance safety, save costs, benefit trainers and more. This interview is based on the article Fairchild wrote for the October-November 2022 issue of Incident Prevention magazine. As a note to listeners, CM Labs will be presenting a session -- titled "Training for the Worksite of Tomorrow" -- at bauma Forum October 24 beginning at 4 p.m. The company will also be exhibiting in the show's Canadian Pavilion. Read the article here: https://online.incident-prevention.com/publication/?m=19389&i=763067&p=34&ver=html5
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Oct 4, 2022
Tailgate Topics - Avoid Injuries While Lifting and Moving by Jesse Hardy
This new series hosted by Rod Courtney, CUSP will dive deeper into each article from our Incident Prevention Magazine's section called "Tailgate Topics". In this episode Rod interviews Jesse Hardy on avoiding injuries while lifting and moving in his Tailgate Topics article in the Aug/Sep issue of Incident Prevention Magazine.
You can subscribe digitally or get a free physical magazine here
View Jesse Hardy's article here
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Sep 12, 2022
Special Series - Influencing Safety with Bill Martin, CUSP Pt. 2
In the second 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 psychological safety – what it is, why it’s so critical to line crew safety and tactics you can use to create it in a crew environment.
To share feedback about this podcast, reach Bill at influenceteamdynamics@gmail.com and Kate at kwade@utilitybusinessmedia.com.
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Sep 6, 2022
Using a Learning Management System to Augment Lineworker Training with Kenneth Pardue
Host Kate Wade welcomes Kenneth Pardue to take a deeper dive into the article that Kenneth wrote for the August/September 2022 issue of Incident Prevention, titled "Using a Learning Management System to Augment Lineworker Training." In this episode, the two discuss what a learning management system is and how it can be useful in training both apprentices and seasoned journeymen.
View the article here: https://online.incident-prevention.com/publication/?m=19389&i=756814&p=26&ver=html5
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Aug 29, 2022
Special Episode: Discussing the new Utility Leadership Book ”Frontline Incident Prevention — The Hurdle” with Author David McPeak, CUSP
In this special episode, we sit down with the Director of Professional Development for the Incident Prevention Institute, David McPeak, to discuss his new second book, called Frontline Incident Prevention — The Hurdle. Listeners will learn all about why the book is such an impactful and insightful read for anybody who is a utility safety leader or aspiring leader!
If you'd like a copy of the book, you can get it today at Frontline Incident Prevention- The Hurdle
Contact David McPeak at david@utilitybusinessmedia.com
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Aug 22, 2022
Utility Safety Voice of Experience: Lineman’s Stories from Danny Raines, CUSP’s Upcoming Book!
In this episode, Danny Raines, CUSP clears up his semi-retirement while giving you 2 stories from his new upcoming book labeled “A Lineman’s Story” by Danny Raines (Coming Soon!) . Always a popular educator, Danny is in the process of writing a book about his experience of becoming a lineman and ultimately enjoying his chosen career for over 40 years. Here at Incident Prevention, we are all looking forward to reading what Danny has to say once his book becomes available.
You can read the current magazine at Incident Prevention Magazine.
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 we produce, visit https://incident-prevention.com/podcasts. You can reach Danny at rainesafety@gmail.com.
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Aug 3, 2022
Special Series - Influencing Safety with Bill Martin, CUSP Pt. 1
Special Series - Influencing Safety with Bill Martin, CUSP Pt. 1
In the first episode of this new multipart podcast series, safety consultant Bill Martin, CUSP and host Kate Wade begin with the basics, discussing what influence is, why Martin is so passionate about the topic plus some practical ways to positively influence safety in the workplace.
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Jun 6, 2022
2022 FR Update Live From the Expo floor at the Utility Safety Conference & Expo
Kurt reports in from the expo floor of the Utility Safety Conference & Expo to provide you with a comprehensive look at what's new in the FR industry!
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May 9, 2022
Talking Heat Illness & Injury Prevention with Mike Starner
Utility Safety In Depth host Kate Wade welcomes Mike Starner, CUSP, to take a deeper dive into the article Starner wrote for the April/May 2022 issue of Incident Prevention, titled "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention: Past, Present and Future." In this episode, the two discuss the impact of climate change on worker safety, OSHA's proposed rulemaking for heat injury and illness prevention, and more.
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Apr 21, 2022
Discussing Actionable Safety with Bill Martin
Host Kate Wade welcomes Bill Martin to take a deeper dive into the article that Martin wrote for the December 2021/January 2022 issue of Incident Prevention titled "Actionable Safety: Modeling Change for Line Crews." In this episode, the two will discuss stop-work authority, training to prevent incidents, recognizing red flag words, what leaders should be modeling to improve safety and more.
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Apr 19, 2022
Learn how Intellishift’s telematics and AI camera solutions are improving utility fleet safety
Kurt reports in from the NAFA conference where he met up with Intellishift's Jordan Kittle to talk all about how the company is making innovative technology solutions that improve utility fleet safety as well as a conversation about a celebrity encounter with LeBron James.
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Apr 4, 2022
Learn All About the 2022 Orlando iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo
The 2022 iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo is fast approaching! Learn about all the great things we have planned for this outstanding learning event, including an astronaut keynote, a special excursion and a poolside networking event! To learn even more about the conference, go to utlitysafetyconference.com.
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Mar 24, 2022
Utility Safety Solutions: Talking Traffic Safety with Traffix Devices
Kurt Moreland reports live from the American Traffic Safety Services Association show where he talks all about utility traffic safety solutions with representatives from Traffix Devices. From cones and attenuators to barrels and flashing devices, you'll learn about tools that can help your team stay safer on the roads. And, the Traffix Devices team even shares an amusing celebrity encounter story involving a famous Dallas quarterback.
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Feb 25, 2022
Talking with Telelink about Their Lone Worker Monitoring and Incident Response Solution
Kurt Moreland sits down to talk with Laura Fudge from Telelink about how a monitoring and incident response solution for lone utility workers can help increase safety and save lives. They also talk about how the monitoring has been a vital safety solution for Newfoundland Hydro and even have fun talking about a celebrity encounter with Bill Nye, the Science Guy.
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Jan 26, 2022
Utility Safety Solutions: Ronin’s Innovative Battery-Powered Ascender Device
Join Kurt Moreland on the expo floor at the Tree Care Industry Expo where he talks about an innovative new safety product with Ronin Revolution Company CEO Bryan Bertrand. Learn about how Ronin’s battery-powered ascender device helps utility workers ascend towers and other structures with the ease of a automated hoist device.
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Jan 25, 2022
Utility Safety Voice of Experience: Installing Fiber Optic Cable in Electrical Supply Spaces
In this episode, Danny offers listeners additional commentary on “Installing Fiber Optic Cable in Electrical Supply Spaces,” which he wrote about in the December 2021-January 2022 issue of Incident Prevention magazine. You can read the article at bit.ly/fiberopticinelectrical.
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 we produce, visit https://incident-prevention.com/podcasts. You can reach Danny at rainesafety@gmail.com.
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Jan 18, 2022
Utility Safety Solutions: Talking Safety with Terex Utilities
Incident Prevention magazine's Associate Publisher Kurt Moreland stopped by the Terex Utilities newly expanded and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to talk with Joe Caywood, the Director of Marketing for Terex Utilities. Joe talks about how Terex is focused on safety for its customers and for its own employees as well as some tales about mountain lion encounters.
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Dec 15, 2021
Special Episode: Talking Lineworker Training & Safety with Tim Vassios
Incident Prevention went to Indianola, Iowa to check out a brand new training facility that the Missouri Valley Line Constructors just built to help train tomorrow's lineworkers on how to safely do the work. In this podcast, Tim Vassios tells us all about how the training process works and why safety is such a vital part of it.
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Dec 2, 2021
Utility Safety Solutions: Talking about FR Products & Apparel with NASCO
On a recent road trip, Incident Prevention magazine's Associate Publisher Kurt Moreland stopped by the NASCO headquarters to talk FR shop with Andrew Wirts, the Sales & Marketing Director for NASCO. Andrew talks about how NASCO is working to make FR rainwear more comfortable, how they are improving safety for utility workers through better reflective trim placement and even a celebrity-encounter story with John Cougar Mellencamp.
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Nov 8, 2021
Utility Safety in Depth: Managing Risk Through Cognitive Impairment Testing
Often, when the term "cognitive impairment" comes up, most people immediately think about drug or alcohol impairment. And while that is an issue, there are many other things that can impair one's mental clarity and, in turn, the safety of the job. In this episode, Kate Wade talks to Lee Marchessault of Workplace Safety Solutions and Jeff Sease of Predictive Safety SRP about the different types of cognitive impairments that can impact safety and what can be done to bring awareness to and reduce those impairment issues.
This episode is an extension of “Managing Risk Through Cognitive Impairment Testing,” an article featured in the August-September 2021 issue of Incident Prevention magazine. To read the article – and to sign up for your very own complimentary subscription to the utility industry's best safety publication – visit incident-prevention.com. Each episode of the Utility Safety In Depth podcast is hosted by Kate Wade, who dives deeper into the articles featured in Incid…
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Oct 5, 2021
Utility Safety Solutions: Celebrating JL Matthews‘ 75th Anniversary
In this special episode of Utility Safety Solutions, Kurt talks with Danny Matthews and Jennifer Matthews from JL Matthews to discuss their 75th Anniversary at their celebration event in Fort Worth, Texas.
Utility Safety Solutions is a podcast that provides utility safety and ops professionals with an in-depth look at innovative products, services and strategies that help reduce incidents and increase safety success. Incident Prevention Associate Publisher Kurt Moreland looks for the most exciting and timely solutions happening in the industry right now and sits down to talk with the folks who bring those products to you. Utility Safety Solutions is published by the team at Incident Prevention magazine. Learn more at incident-prevention.com/podcasts.
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Sep 28, 2021
Special Episode: Discussing the new Utility Leadership Book ”Frontline Leadership—The Hurdle” with Author David McPEAK
In this special episode, we sit down with the Director of Professional Development for the Incident Prevention Institute, David McPeak, to discuss his new book, called Frontline Leadership—The Hurdle. Listeners will learn all about why the book is such an impactful and insightful read for anybody who is a utility safety leader or aspiring leader!
If you'd like a copy of the book, you can get it today at https://amzn.to/2XUSqyi.
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Sep 23, 2021
Utility Safety Voice of Experience with Danny Raines: System Grounding for Worker Protection Against Induced Voltages
In this episode, Danny offers listeners additional commentary on “System Grounding for Worker Protection Against Induced Voltages,” which he wrote about in the June-July 2021 issue of Incident Prevention magazine. You can read the article at https://bit.ly/systemgrounding.
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 we produce, visit https://incident-prevention.com/podcasts. You can reach Danny at rainesafety@gmail.com.
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Aug 13, 2021
Utility Safety Solutions: An Innovative Hard Hat Illumination Device that Improves Visibility & Worker Visibility
When it comes to visibility at night, safety is impacted in two ways. Workers have to be able to clearly see what they are working on. And, workers need to be visible to others around them. That's where the Halo SL comes in, a sleek—yet extremely bright—lamp that snaps right on to a safety helmet. Kurt Moreland sits down with Max Baker from ILLUMAGEAR to talk about the Halo SL and how it improves worksite safety!
Utility Safety Solutions is a podcast that provides utility safety and ops professionals with an in-depth look at innovative products, services and strategies that help reduce incidents and increase safety success. Incident Prevention Associate Publisher Kurt Moreland looks for the most exciting and timely solutions happening in the industry right now and sits down to talk with the folks who bring those products to you. Utility Safety Solutions is published by the team at Incident Prevention magazine. Learn more at incident-prevention.com/podcasts.
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Jul 29, 2021
Special USOLN Episode: An Interview with the Very First CUSP All-Star, Denver DeWees from Farmington Electric
Meet Denver DeWees, the USOLN's very first CUSP All-Star, an honor given to remarkable utility safety professionals who have achieved the Certified Utility Safety Credential (CUSP). Denver is the safety coordinator for Farmington Electric Utility System, which serves 46,000 metered customers in the San Juan and Rio Arriba counties of New Mexico. One of the many things that makes Denver stand out against his industry peers is that he is one of only a few safety professionals who has also earned all four CUSP endorsements in Electric T&D, Gas, Power Generation and Civil. In this episode, we sat down to chat with Denver to learn more about the process of becoming a CUSP and how it has helped him achieve more in his career as a utility safety professional.
To learn about how you can become a CUSP, go to USOLN.org.
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Jul 2, 2021
Utility Safety Solutions: A New Underground Cable Tool that Improves Ergonomics and Efficiency
We always love when we see lineworkers out in the field invent new products and solutions that make the job safer and more efficient! This is why Kurt Moreland invited to this episode of the podcast Ben Schwartz from Linehand's Choice—a lineman who, along with his team, invented an excellent new tool that greatly increases the ergonomic safety and efficiency of working with underground cable.
Utility Safety Solutions is a podcast that provides utility safety and ops professionals with an in-depth look at innovative products, services and strategies that help reduce incidents and increase safety success. Incident Prevention Associate Publisher Kurt Moreland looks for the most exciting and timely solutions happening in the industry right now and sits down to talk with the folks who bring those products to you. Utility Safety Solutions is published by the team at Incident Prevention magazine. Learn more at incident-prevention.com/podcasts.
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Jun 2, 2021
Utility Safety Voice of Experience with Danny Raines: Overhead Line Work, Then and Now
In this episode, Danny offers listeners additional commentary on “Overhead Line Work, Then and Now,” which he wrote about in the June-July 2021 issue of Incident Prevention magazine. You can read the article at https://incident-prevention.com/ip-articles/overhead-line-work-then-and-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 we produce, visit https://incident-prevention.com/podcasts.
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May 27, 2021
Utility Safety In Depth: What Utilities & Contractors Need to Know About UTV & ATV Safety
Utility task vehicles (UTVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are becoming increasingly popular transportation options for lineworkers who need to traverse difficult terrain to access work sites. In this episode, Kate Wade talks to Ty Fenton of Safety One Training about what utility and contractor organizations should consider when purchasing, training on and using these vehicles.
This episode is an extension of “Building an ATV/UTV Training Program for Utilities and Contractors,” an article featured in the June-July 2021 issue of Incident Prevention magazine. To read the article – and to sign up for your very own complimentary subscription to the utility industry's best safety publication – visit incident-prevention.com. Each episode of the Utility Safety In Depth podcast is hosted by Kate Wade, who dives deeper into the articles featured in Incident Prevention through extended conversations with their authors.
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May 27, 2021
Utility Safety Solutions: Talking About a New RFID Product and a Recent Acquisition with Jelco‘s Kat Lea
Kurt Moreland sits down with Jelco's Kat Lea to discuss an exciting new radio-frequency identification tag product -- EZE Track -- which will offer utilities the ability to track all of their products and product records, inspection logs and instruction manuals via cloud-based technology. Kurt and Kat also talk about Jelco's acquisition of Elk River Inc.
Utility Safety Solutions is a podcast that provides utility safety and ops professionals with an in-depth look at innovative products, services and strategies that help reduce incidents and increase safety success. Incident Prevention Associate Publisher Kurt Moreland looks for the most exciting and timely solutions happening in the industry right now and sits down to talk with the folks who bring those products to you. Utility Safety Solutions is published by the team at Incident Prevention magazine. Learn more at incident-prevention.com/podcasts.
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Apr 26, 2021
Special Episode: How the Utility Safety Conference Has Grown and How it Will Evolve to Meet Utility Safety & Ops Professionals‘ Needs
The Utility Safety Virtual Conference on May 4-6 will mark the 16th year of its existence. From its start as a small, humble gathering of utility safety and operations professionals back in 2005, it has evolved into an event that now hosts hundreds of attendees and exhibitors twice a year. In this episode, we sit down with the creator of both Incident Prevention magazine and the conference, Carla Housh, and the event coordinator of the conference, Melissa Housh, to talk about what makes this event so important to those who work in the highly-specialized area of utility safety.
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Apr 21, 2021
Utility Safety In Depth: Understanding Complacency & How To Overcome It with Sharon Lipinski
What is the true cause of complacency? How can developing new habits reduce incidents? What is it about our brains that makes us want to take shortcuts? Sharon Lipinski, CEO of Habit Mastery Consulting, will answer these questions and more as she sits down with Incident Prevention magazine's editor Kate Wade to discuss the biological basis of complacency.
This podcast is an extension of “The Biological Basis of Complacency,” an article featured in the April-May 2021 issue of Incident Prevention magazine. To read the article – and to get your very own complimentary subscription to the utility industry's best safety publication – visit incident-prevention.com. Each episode of the Utility Safety In Depth podcast is hosted by Kate Wade, who dives deeper into the articles featured in Incident Prevention through extended conversations with their authors.
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Apr 19, 2021
Utility Safety Voice of Experience with Danny Raines: Who is in Charge of System Operations?
In this episode, Danny provides additional views and perspectives from his April-May 2021 column called “System Operations: Who’s In Charge?” You can read this article by going to incident-prevention.com. Listen now to learn why it’s important to slow down, or even stop work, when something doesn’t seem right about the job.
The Voice of Experience with Danny Raines podcast is produced by the same team that publishes Incident Prevention magazine. It provides added insight from Danny's ongoing column in the magazine, also called the Voice of Experience. To listen to more of this podcast, as well as the other podcasts we produce, go to www.incident-prevention.com/podcasts.
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Mar 5, 2021
Utility Safety Voice of Experience with Danny Raines: My Male Breast Cancer Survivor Story
American entrepreneur Jim Rohn once said, "Take care of your body; it's the only place you have to live." In this episode, we talk about a different type of safety than we usually do—and that safety revolves around personal health and the dangers of a less-talked-about cancer: male breast cancer.
Several years ago, Danny Raines was lucky to discover a lump in his breast in time to get the treatment he needed to get rid of his cancer. He shares his cancer survivor story with us in this episode and urges all listeners to be aware of and check for male breast cancer. If you want to learn more about male breast cancer, visit the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Additionally, if you'd like to reach out to Danny directly, you can do so at rainesafety@gmail.com or by phone at (770) 354-7360.
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Mar 5, 2021
Utility Safety Solutions: An On-Helmet Detector that Alerts Your Workers to Electrocution Hazards
The unique aspect about electricity that makes it so dangerous is that, by most accounts, it is not a danger that is easily detected through one's sense of sight or sound. In this episode, we sit down with lineman, trainer and Safeguard rep Brady Hansen, who tells us about an innovative utility safety product that is designed to act as a bit of a "sixth sense" for workers by providing an on-helmet audio/visual alert system for voltage and current detection.
Hansen will share his lineman's perspective about how this tool is saving lives in real-world applications—and he'll also share a couple of tales about some interesting wildlife encounters!
Utility Safety Solutions is a podcast that provides utility safety and ops professionals with an in-depth look at innovative products, services and strategies that help reduce incidents and increase safety success. Incident Prevention Associate Publisher Kurt Moreland looks for the most exciting and timely solutions happening in the industry…
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Mar 2, 2021
Utility Safety In Depth: Fire Extinguisher Safety Strategies with Steve Nash
Are your utility workers properly equipped and trained to safely respond to vehicle fires? Fire safety expert Steve Nash will help you uncover the answer to this question and others as he sits down with Incident Prevention magazine's editor Kate Wade to discuss what your crews need to do to protect themselves and save others.
This podcast is an extension of "Fire Extinguisher Use and Safety for Utility Workers,” an article featured in the February-March 2021 issue of Incident Prevention magazine. To read the article – and to get your very own complimentary subscription to the utility industry's best safety publication – visit incident-prevention.com. Each episode of the Utility Safety In-Depth podcast is hosted by Kate Wade, who dives deeper into the articles featured in Incident Prevention through extended conversations with their authors.
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Feb 23, 2021
Utility Safety Solutions: An Innovative New Tool that Removes the Danger of Cutting Underground Primary Cables
We caught up with Ryan Berg from Greenlee to learn about their innovative remote cutter tool that puts the worker at a safe distance when cutting primary underground cables. Ryan tells all about the safety aspects of the cutter and many of the other safety initiatives happening at Greenlee--and he'll even share a tale about his celebrity encounter with a member of popular rock band, Cheap Trick!
Utility Safety Solutions is a podcast that provides utility safety and ops professionals with an in-depth look at innovative products, services and strategies that help reduce incidents and increase safety success. Incident Prevention Associate Publisher Kurt Moreland looks for the most exciting and timely solutions happening in the industry right now and sits down to talk with the folks who bring those products to you. Utility Safety Solutions is published by the team at Incident Prevention magazine. Learn more at incident-prevention.com/podcasts.
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Jan 29, 2021
Utility Safety Solutions: Cold Weather Strategies with Ty Fenton from Safety One Training
Cold weather is dangerous. Being prepared for extreme weather is vital for utility workers who must endure harshly cold weather. We caught up with Ty Fenton from Safety One Training to get some important insights and strategies on how you can make sure your workers are ready for the conditions.
Utility Safety Solutions is a podcast that provides utility safety and ops professionals with an in-depth look at innovative products, services and strategies that help reduce incidents and increase safety success. Incident Prevention Associate Publisher Kurt Moreland looks for the most exciting and timely solutions happening in the industry right now and sits down to talk with the folks who bring those products to you. Utility Safety Solutions is published by the team at Incident Prevention magazine. Learn more at incident-prevention.com/podcasts.
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Jan 26, 2021
Utility Safety Voice of Experience with Danny Raines: Understanding Lone Worker Limitations
Welcome to an all-new podcast based on Incident Prevention's magazine very popular column called the Voice of Experience, written by Danny Raines. Danny worked for Georgia Power for 40 years and has been consulting and educating utilities and utility contractors ever since. He’s been one of the most popular speakers at the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo and at the iP Institute's webinar events.
We’re very excited to bring Danny’s extensive knowledge and experience to our podcast by launching this Voice of Experience channel. We hope you will join us throughout the year as Danny provides utility safety & ops professionals like you with impactful utility safety and ops insights and observations.
In this episode, Danny talks in greater detail about lone worker limitations, a subject he covered in his column for the December 2020-January 2021 issue of Incident Prevention magazine.
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