Security in the Field: A Largely Unnoticed Need
It’s time for worker security to receive the same attention as worker safety.
Lineworkers and Line-Clearance Workers: Understanding Their Similarities and Differences
Everyone in the utility sector should familiarize themselves with the relationship between these two work groups.
Containing Contagions in Close Quarters
Pandemic preparation is nothing new. In fact, I have been telling employers since the 1980s that a pandemic plan is one of the business/safety mechanisms they should have in place. It’s just good practice to address and interrupt a contagion that could potentially immobilize the employer’s workforce. The United States has been researching pandemic responses […]
Actionable Safety: Modeling Change for Line Crews
Demonstrating simple strategies for teams to practice can begin to effect behavioral changes that improve safety.
From My Bookshelf to Yours: ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’
Understanding, developing and applying these habits enable us to better respond to stimuli, making us more effective people.
Just Like the Real Thing: Training the Next Generation of Lineworkers
The Missouri Valley JATC offers comprehensive training at its new state-of-the-art facility.
December 2021 – January 2022 Q&A
Incident Prevention magazine still receives many questions about the different facets of equipotential bonding. In this installment of Q&A, we provide detailed answers to several of the most frequent questions in an effort to help the industry better understand and resolve these issues for the safety of their workers who use temporarily grounded systems. Q: […]
Installing Fiber-Optic Cable in Electric Supply Spaces
Based on recent social media comments I’ve seen, questions submitted to Incident Prevention magazine and inquiries I’ve personally received, this installment of “Voice of Experience” is going to focus on OSHA and National Electrical Safety Code issues regarding the installation of fiber-optic cable in electric supply spaces, including who is allowed to perform the work. […]