Confessions of a Complacent Lineman
If you have been working in the same role for a while, you know your job. People look up to you because you know what you’re doing. They count on you to get the job done the right way. You have confidence in what you do, too. But have you noticed yourself taking a few […]
Train the Trainer 101: OSHA, Training and Certification
The occupational safety and health industry and civil authorities require that employers provide training to employees. In the U.S., OSHA mandates safety training related to tasks assigned to employees. The agency often also requires the employer to certify that the training has been completed. In fact, if you have an incident requiring OSHA notification, the […]
Voice of Experience: Saved by the Bond
In this edition of “Voice of Experience,” we’re going to examine a recent incident that helps to illustrate the point that when workers follow the rules of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269(n), “Grounding for the protection of employees,” it can save lives. Background InformationA transmission crew was assigned the task of transferring conductor and guys on […]
August-September 2019 Q&A
Q: What is considered a forklift? We use wheel loaders equipped with accessory forks on our rights-of-way to unload and move poles and pole sections. We were told by our client’s safety inspector that the loader operators have to be certified as forklift operators because the loaders are equipped with forks. We have always used […]
Frontline Fundamentals: Coaching and Feedback that Maximize Performance
When I think of the truly great leaders I have had in my life and career, there is one common characteristic they share: the ability to effectively provide coaching and feedback with the primary goal of improving performance and the secondary goal of making me and the team better. Coaching and providing feedback are essential […]
Protective Outerwear
NASCO ArcWear products have been a reliable solution for the foul weather needs of utility companies across North America for more than 25 years. Now, NASCO offers the ArcLite Air, designed to be the lightest-weight multihazard protective outerwear available.
