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Utility Safety Podcast – Deep Dive – What Defines a Journeyman Cable Splicer? by Mark Savage

In this episode, we dive into Mark Savage’s recent Incident Prevention article, “What Defines a Journeyman Cable Splicer?” We explore why earning this respected title requires so much more than simply knowing how to splice a cable. We discuss the rigorous demands of a proper apprenticeship—from thousands of supervised field hours to comprehensive classroom instruction—and why a true journeyman’s ability to troubleshoot an entire underground electrical system sets them apart from others who only do occasional splicing work.   Read the article:...

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Influencing Safety – Looking Upstream – The Secret to Stopping Incidents Before They Start – Bill Martin, CUSP

In this episode of the Influencing Safety podcast, Kate Wade and Bill Martin pull back the curtain on their creative process with a raw, “behind-the-scenes” brainstorming session. They explore the critical shift from reacting to downstream incidents to identifying the “upstream” conditions that create them. By discussing concepts like the “teaspoon fallacy,” psychological safety, and the importance of neurodiversity, they challenge the utility industry to move beyond comfortable data and embrace the uncomfortable curiosity required to save lives. Key...

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