Danny Raines, CUSP was inducted into the Lineman’s Hall of Fame, an honor created to acknowledge and pay respect to lineworkers who have made notable contributions to the industry. His induction recognizes a lifetime of dedication to the electrical utility industry and the safety of its workers, showcasing the “passion for the linework industry” that unites all Hall of Fame members.
Danny’s extensive career began in 1967 at Georgia Power, where he spent 18 years as a lineman, a role he returned to after serving as a U.S. Army Viet Nam Era disabled veteran. In 1996, he pivoted his focus to Safety and Health, eventually rising to become a Corporate Safety Consultant for GPC’s Distribution and Transmission organizations. Upon retiring in 2007, Danny founded Raines Utility Safety Solutions, LLC, ensuring his expertise continued to benefit the industry. He remains a pillar of knowledge today as an instructor at Georgia Tech Research Institute and a vital Subject Matter Expert for utility companies nationwide. His profound impact is further cemented by his role as a founding member of the Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network/CUSP Credential and as a prolific contributor to Incident Prevention magazine. Through his podcast, “The Voice of Experience,” his articles for iP Magazine and his regular appearance on the iPi Forum, Danny continues to share the invaluable lessons of a career spent protecting his fellow linemen, ensuring his legacy will live on.
To many of us at Incident Prevention (iP), Danny Raines is far more than an esteemed colleague; he is a cherished friend whose wisdom and genuine care we deeply value. We are profoundly grateful for his decades of tireless service, his passion for safety, and his unwavering dedication to helping and protecting every worker in this industry. His contributions have made an immeasurable impact, and we are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor with him.
Listen To Danny – https://incident-prevention.com/podcast-archive-voice-of-experience/
Read His Articles – https://incident-prevention.com/blog/category/voice-of-experience/
https://www.linemanmuseum.org/hall-of-fame
