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.

SPONSORED BY HSI August 5th, 2026 @ 1PM ET EHS + LMS: A Perfect Match for Preventing Incidents with AI” Which will include: How AI connects EHS and LMS to strengthen training and compliance across field crews, contractors, and control rooms How smarter incident management improves investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for utility-specific hazards How real-time insights help prevent electrical contacts, struck-by events, line-of-fire incidents, and other high-risk utility exposures How AI closes training gaps automatically to reduce repeat events and...

SPONSORED BY OK ALONE May 19th, 2026 @ 1PM ET Field Team Safety: Connected Protection for Isolated and Remote Workers” Which will include: The most common risks and response gaps affecting remote and lone field teams Why traditional safety processes can break down in low-signal or high-risk situations What a practical day-to-day safety workflow looks like for check-ins, escalation, and supervisor visibility How better connection and incident response can help workers raise an alert and share location when coverage is limited

SPONSORED BY AVIVE April 15th, 2026 @ 1PM ET AED Programs in 2026: From “Do We Need Them?” to “Can We Trust They’ll Work?” Which will include: Why having AEDs does not automatically mean being prepared Why traditional inspection and oversight models struggle in the field Common gaps in both new and long-standing AED programs How AED program expectations have changed with mobile and field-based workforces Practical considerations for building or modernizing a program without increasing administrative burden

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...

SPONSORED BY BIERER METERS FEBRUARY 10th, 2026 @ 1PM ET Lineworker Safety Tool Competence Workshop Which will include: Understanding proper Work Methods, Best Work Practices, Proper Body and Tool Position while using Phasing and Voltage Meters. How to foster Line Team Connectivity. How to bring Sessions 1 and 2 Hands On. EWR How to build and sustain an organization’s Line Team and promote positive growth .

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 .

SPONSORED BY BULWARK FRJULY 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