Three Phase Innovations designs and manufactures hands-on transformer training systems that help utilities, municipalities, contractors, colleges and apprenticeship programs develop safer, more confident lineworkers. Training models use real transformers and secondary voltages to recreate field conditions in a controlled classroom environment, providing students with practical experience. Instructors can teach transformer theory; polarity; single- and three-phase […]

Andax Industries’ Transformer Containment Bag System (TCBS) has received the Plant Engineering 2026 Product of the Year Bronze Award, recognizing the system as an innovative solution designed to improve utility crew safety, simplify transformer handling and support regulatory compliance. Developed through direct collaboration with electric utilities, the TCBS provides crews and safety managers with a […]

Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) has announced its upgraded GroundAware GA1360LH, a 2D, 360-degree digital multi-beamforming radar system. Now available, it distinguishes among humans, animals, and ground and water vehicles to detect targets of concern within and around critical sites. Designed for ground and water surface applications, the GA1360LH is a powerful option to safeguard electrical […]

Greenlee, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, has introduced the IT-5 Insulator Tester to help transmission crews quickly assess high-voltage insulator condition with confidence. Building on the company’s legacy in high-voltage insulator testing, the IT-5 offers next-generation capability, delivering immediate, reliable feedback in the field. In addition to detecting internal dielectric failures in porcelain and […]

Polaris has significantly expanded manufacturing capacity for the Compression Connector portfolio, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to supporting the growing demands of electrical infrastructure, data center and power distribution projects across North America. The expansion further positions Polaris as a trusted source for power and grounding connections, backed by more than 40 years of proven performance […]

In this episode, we dive into the powerful concepts behind Daniel Cooper’s article, “Coaching Courage on the Front Line.” While the electrical and utility industries have advanced equipment and rigorous training, many safety failures still stem from a lack of courage rather than a lack of knowledge. Join us as we explore the inner strength […]

In high-voltage environments, what you can’t see can kill you. While traditional open-air substations display their isolation points and energized components out in the open, enclosed switchgear conceals its dangers behind metal panels and doors. In this episode, we sit down with industry safety expert George T. Cole (CUSP, CESCP, CESW, CIT, SGE) to dissect […]

On-Site in Houston at APWA PWX 2026!  It has been an incredible and busy first two days here at the APWA Public Works Expo (PWX) in Houston, Texas! The energy across the floor at the George R. Brown Convention Center is fantastic, and it’s been great connecting with so many safety leaders, utility operators, and […]

In high-voltage environments, what you can’t see can kill you. While traditional open-air substations display their isolation points and energized components out in the open, enclosed switchgear conceals its dangers behind metal panels and doors. In this episode, we sit down with industry safety expert George T. Cole (CUSP, CESCP, CESW, CIT, SGE) to dissect […]

Editor’s note: In the following account, a bucket truck wreck blocks the only active traffic lane on an icy New York highway, posing an immediate safety threat. Nothing in this account should be considered professional crash response guidance. Readers should understand that untrained individuals who move crash victims could unintentionally cause them further injury.   […]