Coming in 2013 !

Hands-on safety education with demos
Utility industry presenters
Over 800 exhibitors
Panel Discussions
Utility industry networking

Co-located with

2013 Opening Keynote

You Power!

If you want to create more enjoyable working relationships with colleagues, convince senior executives to give you additional safety resources and learn to skillfully handle difficult situations with people in all aspects of your life, you won’t want to miss Richard Hawk’s keynote address at the 2013 iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo. Through the concept of You Power!, Hawk will help you uncover how to harness and spread your personal energy throughout your company to improve safety performance and make good things happen. You’ll discover why awareness, demeanor and persistence determine your success with other people, and specific ways to practice these skills without making changes to your schedule; a single habit that always boosts your energy when you’re feeling exhausted; techniques to increase confidence and decrease anxiety; how to use stories to make convincing arguments; and ways to make a lasting impression on employees so they want to work safely.

Hawk is a safety professional, speaker and trainer who draws on his theater and music background to deliver empowering, impactful presentations. His experiences as a lineman, safety leader and successful business owner allow him to relate to people at all levels. Hawk holds numerous safety and technical certifications, has been a featured speaker at conventions around the world, and regularly works with leaders in the energy, construction, government and transportation industries.

Richard Hawk, Safety Consultant, MakeSafetyFun.com

Video and Highlights from Past iP Safety Conferences

Safety Management

Utility safety management is no easy job. Managing personnel, staying current on leg/reg issues, understanding record keeping processes and policy enforcement are only a few of the areas Incident Prevention provides in-depth coverage.

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Personal Protective Equipment

OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards. FR Clothing, Gloves, Head Protection, Eyewear and Protective Footwear are all PPE. The articles listed below discuss their proper use and maintenance. Attend iP Safety Conference & Expo to learn more about the latest PPE products.

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Tailgate Safety Topics

Tailgate meetings are a critical communication component of any strong utility safety program. Incident Prevention supplies the utility industry with topics for these important meetings. Each article can be printed out for use in the field or emailed to your crews.

Tailgate Safety Topic articles

Worksite Safety

Daily hazards face utility and contractor work crews. Understanding the risks involved, knowing the proper procedures, building a strong culture of open communication and constant awareness will prevent incidents. Our articles on aerial work, underground construction, grounding techniques, high-voltage risks provide utility workers a better understanding of the task at hand. iP Safety Conferences are another great resource for understanding hazards.

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Reader Profiles

Building an effective safety culture requires strong safety leadership. The iP reader profiles features utility industry safety managers who know what it takes to overcome obstacles that brings their workers home each and every day.

Reader Profile articles

Leadership Development

As our current utility workforce retires, new utility safety leaders are coming onboard all of the time. Incident Prevention is here to assist in the development of their leadership skills. Managing people, understanding generational differences, building strong communications skills, establishing accountability are just a few of the subject areas covered in the magazine and at iP Safety Conferences.

Leadership Development articles

Equipment Operations

Safe equipment operations is required on every jobsite. Utility work requires the use of cranes, derricks, buckets, trenchers, dozers and more. Learn about the hazards associated with equipment operations in the articles featured below.

Equipment Operations articles

Grounding

Grounding systems are designed so they provide the necessary safety functions. Understanding different grounding methods is critical for utility workers. Incident Preventions relies upon industry experts to author these much needed articles. For better insight on grounding methods used in the field you may want to attend iP Safety Conference and hear their in-depth presentations.

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