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Hot Spots on Energized Switches: What They Signal, What Causes Them, and What Utilities Can Do Without Creating Unnecessary Outages

Hot Spots on Energized Switches: What They Signal, What Causes Them, and What Utilities Can Do Without Creating Unnecessary Outages

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SPONSORED BY FIRSTPOWER GROUP
March 12th, 2026 @ 1PM ET

Hot Spots on Energized Switches: What They Signal, What Causes Them, and What Utilities Can Do Without Creating Unnecessary Outages

Which will include:

  • Hot Spot Interpretation: Understand that thermal anomalies signify underlying system failures, not just elevated temperatures.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Identify primary drivers of hot spots, such as mechanical resistance, corrosion, contamination, and lubricant failure.
  • Field Recognition: Recognize early physical warning signs in the field to prevent equipment escalation or failure.
  • Mitigation Strategy: Evaluate critical decision points to determine if a fix requires an outage or can be handled while energized.
  • Standardized Framework: Implement the Identify → Verify → Stabilize → Prevent workflow for consistent issue management.
  • Maintenance Optimization: Adopt best practices in lubrication and record-keeping to minimize repeat issues and improve switch reliability.
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Dangers & Safety in Overhead Utility Work Training Safer Operators Through Simulation

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SPONSORED BY CM LABS
JANUARY 21ST, 2026 @ 1PM ET

Dangers & Safety in Overhead Utility Work Training Safer Operators Through Simulation

Which will include:

  • The key industry challenges, including workforce shortages, experience gaps, and persistent incident and fatality risks.
  • Why traditional training methods alone can’t fully prepare linemen for high-risk situations.
  • How simulation enables a more data-driven approach to workforce development .
  • How simulation helps reduce incidents, accelerate onboarding, and lower training costs .
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Subsurface Utility Operations

Foundations of Safety: Reducing Risk in Subsurface Utility Operations

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SPONSORED BY CM LABS
MAY 21, 2025 @ 1PM ET

Safety from the Ground Up: Best Practices for Underground and Overhead Utility Operations

Which will include:

  • Common causes of incidents in trenching and electrical operations—and how to prevent them
  • OSHA regulations every utility operator should know
  • The role of site inspections, pre-shift checks, and protective systems in mitigating risks
  • How simulation training provides a safe, repeatable environment for high-risk scenario practice
  • Real-world success stories from utility companies using simulation to improve safety
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Why is FR/AR Compliance so Difficult? Or are we just over-complicating things

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SPONSORED BY BULWARK FR
JULY 24, 2024 @ 2PM ET

Why is FR/AR Compliance so Difficult? Or are we just over-complicating things

Which will include:

  • Discuss common reasons for resisting the use of FR/AR clothing
  • Discuss how organizational culture can complicate use of FR/AR clothing
  • Explain the benefits and drawbacks of daily wear versus task-based programs
  • Discuss effective ways to boost buy-in to your FR/AR program
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Virtual Training, Real Safety: Elevating Skills in Utility Operations

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SPONSORED BY CM Labs
May 29, 2024 @ 1PM ET

Virtual Training, Real Safety: Elevating Skills in Utility Operations

Which will include:

  • A deep dive into how simulation training addresses these real world high-risk situations
  • How a combined fun training style and metrics-driven simulation can dramatically improve learning retention
  • A better understanding of how proactive training approaches enhance safety, attract a younger generation, reduce damage to equipment, contribute to less downtime and profit loss, and more
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Making Sense of Hard Hat Certifications

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SPONSORED BY BULLARD
JUNE 21, 2023 @ 11AM ET

Making Sense of Hard Hat Certifications.

Which will include:

  • Definitions
  • Backdrop to Standards
  • USA Standards
  • Other Standards
  • Q&A
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Just Like the Real Thing: Training the Next Generation of Lineworkers


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The Missouri Valley JATC offers comprehensive training at its new state-of-the-art facility.  
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2013 iP Safety Awards

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