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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, […]
Beyond Root Cause – Shifting to a Root Conditions Mindset in Utility Safety Part 2 with Billy Martin, CUSP
Listen to Part 1: https://utilitysafety.podbean.com/e/beyond-root-cause-shifting-to-a-root-conditions-mindset-in-utility-safety-part-1-with-billy-martin-cusp/ In this 2 part series of the Utility Safety Podcast, host Nick sits down with Kate Wade and safety expert Bill Martin to challenge the traditional frameworks of incident investigation. Moving away from the “blame and shame loop” of traditional root cause analysis, the group explores the concept of “root conditions”. […]
Beyond Root Cause – Shifting to a Root Conditions Mindset in Utility Safety Part 1 with Billy Martin, CUSP
Listen to Part 2: https://utilitysafety.podbean.com/e/233errrff/ In this 2 part series of the Utility Safety Podcast, host Nick sits down with Kate Wade and safety expert Bill Martin to challenge the traditional frameworks of incident investigation. Moving away from the “blame and shame loop” of traditional root cause analysis, the group explores the concept of “root conditions”. […]
Utility Safety Podcast – Deep Dive – Lethal Hazards Inside Underground Utility Vaults Written By Mark Savage
Beneath every major city lies a high-voltage world that powers our daily lives—and presents some of the most dangerous conditions utility workers face. In this episode, we break down the critical safety protocols for manhole and vault inspections. Drawing from Mark Savage’s recent insights in Incident Prevention, we explore why these confined spaces can turn […]
Voice of Experience – Surviving the 100 Days of Summer – Highway Risks and Lineman PPE
In this episode, Danny Raines discusses the “100 Days of Summer,” a critical period spanning roughly from May 20th to September 10th. During this timeframe, approximately 60% of all major accidents and fatalities occur. The conversation covers the severe dangers of distracted driving , the catastrophic risks of head-on collisions and intersection accidents , and […]
From Space-X to the Job Site – Why Kevlar is the New Standard for Utility Safety
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Pantelides and Gary Percy from Telesteps to discuss the next evolution of climbing safety. While traditional fiberglass ladders have been the industry standard for decades, Telesteps is disrupting the market with their patented, DuPont Kevlar non-conductive telescoping ladders. Engineered for use near energized electrical systems, these ladders […]
Utility Safety in Depth – The Safety Alchemist: Gina Vanderlin, CUSP, CSP, CHMM, CIT – Data into Utility Safety Insights
Read the article: https://incident-prevention.com/blog/confronting-data-bias-to-improve-safety-outcomes/ Effective mitigation requires leaders to regularly audit data, standardize definitions and measurement practices, and create psychologically safe reporting environments. This podcast episode features Gina Vanderlin, CUSP, CSP, CHMM, CIT, Health and Safety Program Manager at PSEG Long Island and a self-professed “Safety Alchemist”. In a deep dive with host Kate Wade, […]
Special Series: Voice of Experience – Part 2 – Accepting the Unacceptable with Danny Raines, CUSP
In this hard-hitting and deeply personal session, industry veteran Danny Raines, CUSP, challenges the “normalization of deviation” in the electrical utility industry. Drawing from decades of experience in the field, as well as his perspective as a pilot, Danny explores why skilled professionals continue to bypass safety regulations despite having better equipment and training than […]
Utility Safety Podcast – Deep Dive – Spiritual Preparation for Safer Work written by Tom Cohenno
Read the article written by Tom Cohenno, Ed.D., CSP, CUSP, NBC-HWC: https://incident-prevention.com/blog/spiritual-preparation-for-safer-work/ The provided text explores the concept of spiritual preparation as a vital component of occupational safety, particularly within high-stakes utility work. It argues that while rules and training are necessary, they often fail when workers face stress or fatigue, leading them to take calculated risks. To bridge […]
Built In Not Bolted On – The Fighter Pilot’s Guide to Operational Excellence with Jeff “Odie” Espenship
Join host Doug Hill and guest Jeff “Odie” Espenship—former USAF fighter pilot and founder of Target Leadership—for a deep dive into the heart of high-performance safety culture. In this episode, we move beyond “bolt-on” safety programs to explore how true safety must be built into the daily DNA of an organization. Odie shares powerful lessons […]