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Utility Safety Podcast – Deep Dive – Choosing Courage Over Comfort on the Front Line Written By Daniel Cooper, CUSP
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 […]
Utility Safety Podcast – Switchgear Safety & Breaking the “Tribal Knowledge” Habit with George Cole Part 2
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 […]
Utility Safety Podcast – Switchgear Safety & Breaking the “Tribal Knowledge” Habit with George Cole Part 1
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]