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Come listen to an extension of some of the excellent utility safety & ops safety content published in Incident Prevention magazine. Dive deeper into insightful safety topics by hearing interviews with the some of the best and brightest minds in the industry! Learn more about Incident Prevention magazine at incident-prevention.com
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3 days ago
3 days ago
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
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Monday Apr 01, 2024
Train The Trainer 101 - What’s Missing in Your Training? by Jim Vaughn, CUSP
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
This podcast dives into a critical issue within the lineman industry: outdated training methods and their consequences.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 current on industry standards and proper procedures to ensure the safety of future generations of lineworkers.
Read the article here - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/whats-missing-in-your-training/
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code IP2024 to receive a 5% discount!
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
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 everyone has a common goal and works together to achieve it. He also believes that line workers should feel comfortable speaking up if they see something unsafe.
Here are the key points:
- Brent Jefferies trains line workers on electrical safety and tool usage.
- He observes that many crews lack teamwork and communication.
- Jefferies believes line crews should function more like sports teams.
- Line workers should feel empowered to stop work if they see something unsafe.
- The ultimate goal is for everyone to work as a linecrew/lineteam.
Reach out to Brent - brent@bierermeters.com
Check out ECOS - https://electriccultureofsafety.com/
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code IP2024 to receive a 5% discount!
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
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 governance. Interestingly, safety practices themselves align well with ESG goals. This means safety professionals have an opportunity to leverage ESG to advocate for better resources, promote sustainable safety programs, and demonstrate the value of safety in the bigger picture of ESG. By understanding this connection, safety professionals can play a key role in shaping a more sustainable and responsible future for the utility industry.
Read the article here - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/esg-health-and-safety-obstacle-or-opportunity/
You can read the current magazine at Incident Prevention Magazine.
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code IP2024 to receive a 5% discount!
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Utility Safety Podcast - Learning about T&D Powerskills - Jerry Havens, COSS
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
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.
Subscribe to Incident Prevention Magazine - https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/
Register for the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo - https://utilitysafetyconference.com/
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code IP2024 to receive a 5% discount!
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Voice of Experience - Danny Raines, CUSP - Determining Reasonable Energy Estimates
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
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 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 or 770-354-7360.
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code IP2024 to receive a 5% discount!
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Diving into Everything Outrigger Pads with Eric Steiner from Bigfoot
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
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 commitment to safety and sustainability. He also highlighted the challenges of raising awareness about the importance of outrigger pads and Bigfoot's efforts to overcome them through collaboration with industry standards boards and educational initiatives. Overall, the podcast emphasizes the role of Bigfoot in ensuring safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery.
Visit Bigfoot here - https://outriggerpads.com/
Email Eric - erics@outriggerpads.com
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Special Series - Influencing Safety with Bill Martin, CUSP Pt. 7
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
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, 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 Have More Influence Than You Think.
5. Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, Fast and Slow.
6. Gawande, A. (2009). The Checklist Manifesto.
7. Gonzales, L. (1998). Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why.
8. De Becker, G. (2021). Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence (Special Release Edition).
9. Klein, G. (2013). Seeing What Others Don't: The Remarkable Way We Gain Insights.
10. Bargh, J. (2017). Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do.
11. Paul, A. M. (2021). The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain.
12. Barrett, L. F. (2020). 7 ½ Lessons on the Brain.
13. Clark, A. (2023). The Experience Machine: How Our Minds Predict and Shape
Reality.
Listen to the other 6 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.
Subscribe to Incident Prevention Magazine - https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
The Art of Safety - A New Hierarchy with David McPeak
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
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/
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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/
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!
Friday Dec 22, 2023
iP Magazine - A Dive Behind the Pages with Managing Editor - Kate Wade
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
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: kwade@utilitybusinessmedia.com
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/
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!