IoT-Connected Thermal Camera
Thermal imaging and monitoring solutions company moviTHERM has announced the launch of Irley, a new IoT thermal camera built to flag fire risk, equipment failure and heat-related problems so that fleet teams can step in before they turn into costly damage. Irley watches continuously for hot spots and alerts the right people the moment it […]
Measuring Stick for Bucket Truck Work
Hastings Fiber Glass Products has released a new version of its Tel-O-Pole Bucket Stick with integrated measuring capabilities. Known as the Tel-O-Pole Measuring Bucket Stick (product number HV-208-M), the tool allows users to safely take accurate and efficient measurements when working from a bucket truck. The collapsible, telescoping hot stick combines all the features of […]
Specialty Equipment for T&D Construction
As electric utilities across the United States accelerate transmission and distribution infrastructure investment driven by grid modernization and clean energy expansion, a new national specialty equipment platform has emerged to support the contractors and utilities doing that work. Rentix Solutions – formed through the merger of JDC (formerly known as Jack Doheny Companies) and Vacuum […]
FR Ground Glove
Most utility gloves lead with protection, treating fit as an afterthought. For crews wearing gloves all day in the field, that’s the wrong priority order. Comfort, dexterity and fit aren’t secondary to protection – they’re what determine whether a worker actually keeps the gloves on. The FR Ground Glove (SKU 12-3365-60) is built to deliver […]
Class 3 Vented FR Shirt
In high-heat, high-risk environments, balancing FR/AR protection, visibility and comfort is an ongoing challenge. The Neese Tecasafe One Class 3 Vented FR Shirt is designed to solve those concerns. It provides dual protection against thermal and low-light hazards, and it’s five times more breathable than traditional workwear. Constructed with lightweight 5.7-ounce Tecasafe One fabric, this […]
Growing the Utility Workforce Through Smarter Training
SPONSORED BY CM LABS
August 25th, 2026 @ 1PM ET
Growing the Utility Workforce Through Smarter Training
A conversation on workforce training, safety and simulation”
Which will include:
- How Northwest Lineman College is preparing the next generation of utility workers.
- Practical approaches to expanding training capacity while maintaining safety.
- Where simulation fits into a modern utility training program. /li>
- Considerations for organizations evaluating simulation-based training.
Built In Not Bolted On – Equipment Jobsite Setup & Ops Exchange with Doug Hill, CUSP
In this episode of the Built In, Not Bolted On podcast, host Doug Hill is joined by co-host Nick to dive into the critical topic of job site preparation and equipment setup in utility operations. Prompted by evolving working conditions—such as severe air quality impacts from Canadian wildfires—the hosts discuss why safety practices must be […]
Utility Safety Podcast – Lifesaving Layers – Clearing up the Confusion in The Utility Industry with Derek Sang
Join host Kate Wade as she sits down with Derek Sang, Senior Technical Training Manager at Bulwark Protection, to answer the utility industry’s most burning questions about protective clothing. With 25 years of experience, Derek breaks down the critical differences between flame-resistant (FR) and arc-rated (AR) garments, exposes common field errors in wearing and maintaining […]
The Time is Now: Reevaluating Threat and Violence Exposures in the Field
A lineman’s work was relatively straightforward in the early days of our trade: We built power lines with wire and poles, making sure the big end of each pole went into the ground first. Now, as I begin my 35th year in electric distribution, the line crew work environment is rapidly evolving. An especially concerning […]
Utility Safety Podcast – Deep Dive – Unpacking “250 Years of Safety” – Why Statistics Are a Trap
In this episode, we dive deep into David McPeak’s article, “250 Years of Safety,” featured in the July 10th, 2026 issue of Incident Prevention magazine. We explore the staggering evolution of workplace safety, starting from the 1890s when electrical line workers faced a nearly 50% on-the-job mortality rate. Discover how financial liabilities, worker’s compensation laws, […]
Class 3 Vented FR Shirt
Growing the Utility Workforce Through Smarter Training
Built In Not Bolted On – Equipment Jobsite Setup & Ops Exchange with Doug Hill, CUSP
Utility Safety Podcast – Lifesaving Layers – Clearing up the Confusion in The Utility Industry with Derek Sang
