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Come listen to an extension of some of the excellent utility safety & ops safety content published in Incident Prevention magazine. Dive deeper into insightful safety topics by hearing interviews with the some of the best and brightest minds in the industry!
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Utility Safety Podcast - Deep Dive - Choosing Courage Over Comfort on the Front Line Written By Daniel Cooper, CUSP (opens the original)
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In this episode, we dive into the powerful concepts behind Daniel Cooper’s article, ”Coaching Courage on the Front Line.” While the electrical and utility industries have advanced equipment and rigorous training, many safety failures still stem from a lack of courage rather than a lack of knowledge. Join us as we explore the inner strength it takes to challenge unsafe behaviors, utilize stop-work authority, and prioritize human lives over pride. We discuss how leaders can normalize speaking up,
Utility Safety Podcast - Switchgear Safety & Breaking the "Tribal Knowledge" Habit with George Cole Part 2 (opens the original)
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In high-voltage environments, what you can’t see can kill you. While traditional open-air substations display their isolation points and energized components out in the open, enclosed switchgear conceals its dangers behind metal panels and doors. In this episode, we sit down with industry safety expert George T. Cole (CUSP, CESCP, CESW, CIT, SGE) to dissect why switchgear design creates unique, deadly hazards—from complex internal cross-connects to the explosive threat of an ”Arc-in-a-Box”. Geor
Utility Safety Podcast - Switchgear Safety & Breaking the "Tribal Knowledge" Habit with George Cole Part 1 (opens the original)
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In high-voltage environments, what you can’t see can kill you. While traditional open-air substations display their isolation points and energized components out in the open, enclosed switchgear conceals its dangers behind metal panels and doors. In this episode, we sit down with industry safety expert George T. Cole (CUSP, CESCP, CESW, CIT, SGE) to dissect why switchgear design creates unique, deadly hazards—from complex internal cross-connects to the explosive threat of an ”Arc-in-a-Box”. Geor
Built In Not Bolted On - Equipment Jobsite Setup & Ops Exchange with Doug Hill, CUSP (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Built In, Not Bolted On podcast, host Doug Hill is joined by co-host Nick to dive into the critical topic of job site preparation and equipment setup in utility operations. Prompted by evolving working conditions—such as severe air quality impacts from Canadian wildfires—the hosts discuss why safety practices must be proactively integrated into daily work routines rather than ”bolted on” as an afterthought. They explore the deeper systemic issues behind setup-related incid
Utility Safety Podcast - Lifesaving Layers - Clearing up the Confusion in The Utility Industry with Derek Sang (opens the original)
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Join host Kate Wade as she sits down with Derek Sang, Senior Technical Training Manager at Bulwark Protection, to answer the utility industry’s most burning questions about protective clothing. With 25 years of experience, Derrick breaks down the critical differences between flame-resistant (FR) and arc-rated (AR) garments, exposes common field errors in wearing and maintaining PPE, and highlights dangerous everyday products like fabric softeners and Deet. Listeners will also learn how modern fa
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