Flight-Ready HEC Solutions
Buckingham offers flight-ready solutions for human external cargo (HEC) applications: the BuckFLIGHT HEC Harness (Non-Step In); Arc Tested Buck Access Tower Harness (Step In); and Arc Tested BuckTech Harness (Non-Step In). Per FAA Policy Statement PS-AIR-27/29.865, ANSI Z359.11 full-body harnesses are now acceptable for use in HEC applications, providing an alternative to the harness requirements […]
Utility Strike Prevention System
Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, a leader in excavator safety systems, and RodRadar, developer of the field-proven Live Dig Radar (LDR), have announced the industry’s first safety-grade solution for preventing underground utility strikes. The integrated system automatically stops excavator bucket movement when subsurface utilities are detected during active excavation, making RodRadar’s Zero-Strike vision a […]
Davit Arm Systems
3M DBI-SALA Davit Arm Systems are designed for manhole and confined space entry/retrieval applications. These units are constructed of lightweight materials, including high-strength aluminum. The davit pivots for ease of rescue and has adjustment for overhead clearance restrictions. The lower base adjusts to fit most standard entries. Many other portable and fixed bases are available […]
Drill-Activated Load Binder
Durabilt Durbin has introduced the all-new DuraTorQ (DTQ) Series, a patent-pending torque drive load binder engineered to redefine efficiency in load securement. Designed for drill activation, the DTQ-12 is compatible with 1/2-inch to 3/8-inch chain, while the DTQ-38 is compatible with 3/8-inch to 5/16-inch chain, delivering fast, controlled tensioning with significantly reduced physical strain. These […]
MEWP Kits
Guardian’s new Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Kits with leading-edge protection provide a complete, compliant fall protection solution designed specifically for MEWP operators. Each all-inclusive kit features a Guardian Full-Body Harness paired with the CR3-Edge Class 2 Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) and is conveniently packaged in a durable Carry Bag for easy transport and storage. Since MEWPs […]
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 High-Voltage Sleep Gap – Why Rest is the Ultimate PPE with Dr. Eric Rogers
In this episode of the Utility Safety Podcast, host Kate Wade dives deep into the science of sleep with Dr. Eric Rogers, a performance sleep coach who has trained elite military units like the US Navy SEALs. Designed specifically for the high-hazard utility industry, this conversation reframes sleep from a passive recovery state to “the […]
Advancing Safety: Incident Prevention Explores the Latest in Roadway Protection at American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) 2026!
For utility safety and operations professionals, the intersection of roadside work and live traffic remains one of the highest-risk environments. To stay at the forefront of hazard mitigation, Incident Prevention is on-site in Houston for the ATSSA Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, evaluating the next generation of life-saving technologies. From AI-enabled work zone intrusion alarms […]
Unsafe Compliance: Why Checking Boxes Won’t Save Lives
In the nearly 15 years I’ve worked in the electric utility industry, I’ve witnessed life-altering injuries and helped to bury more than one coworker-turned-friend. The toughest part for me to accept is knowing that most of those injuries and deaths were preventable. We were well-trained. Our compliance systems and paperwork were in place. Yet we […]
Utility Safety Podcast – Deep Dive – Using Safety to Drive Operational Excellence – Written By Doug Hill, CUSP
“Built In, Not Bolted On” explores the critical integration of safety into the core of organizational operations rather than treating it as a secondary, compliance-based add-on. Author Doug Hill argues that when safety is established as a fundamental organizational value—rather than just a priority—it naturally drives improvements in quality, productivity, and overall operational excellence. By […]
MEWP Kits
Guardian’s new Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Kits with leading-edge protection provide a complete, compliant fall protection solution designed specifically for MEWP operators. Each all-inclusive kit features a Guardian Full-Body Harness paired with the CR3-Edge Class 2 Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) and is conveniently packaged in a durable Carry Bag for easy transport and storage. Since MEWPs do not offer overhead anchorage, a Class 2 leading-edge-rated SRL is required to help ensure proper protection. The CR3-Edge connects directly to the MEWP anchor point, removing the weight of the…
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…
The High-Voltage Sleep Gap – Why Rest is the Ultimate PPE with Dr. Eric Rogers
In this episode of the Utility Safety Podcast, host Kate Wade dives deep into the science of sleep with Dr. Eric Rogers, a performance sleep coach who has trained elite military units like the US Navy SEALs. Designed specifically for the high-hazard utility industry, this conversation reframes…
Advancing Safety: Incident Prevention Explores the Latest in Roadway Protection at American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) 2026!
For utility safety and operations professionals, the intersection of roadside work and live traffic remains one of the highest-risk environments. To stay at the forefront of hazard mitigation, Incident Prevention is on-site in Houston for the ATSSA Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, evaluating t…
Unsafe Compliance: Why Checking Boxes Won’t Save Lives
In the nearly 15 years I’ve worked in the electric utility industry, I’ve witnessed life-altering injuries and helped to bury more than one coworker-turned-friend.
The toughest part for me to accept is knowing that most of those injuries and deaths were preventable. We were well-trained. Our com…
