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Utility Safety Podcast by Incident Prevention Magazine

Incident Prevention Magazine
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Leadership
Safety Culture
Mental Health
Linemen
Human and Organizational Performance
Storm Safety
Utility Safety
Sleep
Arc Flash
Psychological Safety
Telesteps Ladders
Frequency and Vibration
Equipotential Zone
OSHA
Paying It Forward
Heat Stress
Hurricane Season
Risk Tolerance
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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! Learn more about Incident Prevention magazine at incident-prevention.com

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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... more

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Derek Sang
Senior Technical Training Manager for Bulwark Protection
Bulwark Protection
Episode: Utility Safety Podcast - Lifesaving Layers - Clearing up the Confusion in The Utility Industry with Derek Sang
Billy Martin
Industry safety expert; affiliated with CUSP
CUSP
Episode: Beyond Root Cause - Shifting to a Root Conditions Mindset in Utility Safety Part 2 with Billy Martin, CUSP
Andrew Pantalidis
Executive Vice President
Telesteps Ladders
Episode: From Space-X to the Job Site - Why Kevlar is the New Standard for Utility Safety
Gary Percy
Director of Business Development
Telesteps Ladders
Episode: From Space-X to the Job Site - Why Kevlar is the New Standard for Utility Safety
Gina Vanderlin
Customer Operations Health and Safety Program Manager at PSEG Long Island
PSEG Long Island
Episode: Utility Safety in Depth - The Safety Alchemist: Gina Vanderlin, CUSP, CSP, CHMM, CIT - Data into Utility Safety Insights
Jeff Espenship
Professional pilot and speaker known as Odie
Independent aviation professional
Episode: Built In Not Bolted On - The Fighter Pilot’s Guide to Operational Excellence with Jeff "Odie" Espenship
Eric Rogers
High-impact sleep coach and founder of Peak Sleep LLC
Peak Sleep LLC
Episode: The High-Voltage Sleep Gap - Why Rest is the Ultimate PPE with Dr. Eric Rogers
Tim Bedford
Retired lineman with PG&E; principal customer success manager for Gridware
Gridware
Episode: Closing the Hazard Awareness Delay - Real-Time Grid Visibility with Active Grid Response
Josh Dinaburg
Fire test specialist at CSA Group
CSA Group
Episode: Voice of Experience - Storage Safety Hazards, Response, and the Evolution of the Grid with Josh Dinaburg, CSA Group

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Kate Wade
Host of Incident Prevention Magazine's Utility Safety Podcast-style series, affiliated with Incident Prevention Magazine

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Great stuff for power line workers and leadership!

    Great, potentially life-changing and life-saving information from many of the top industry experts, everything from grounding to culture and the important stuff in between.

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    United Statesa year ago

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Utility Safety Podcast - Lifesaving Layers - Clearing up the Confusion in The Utility Industry with Derek Sang
Q: What are common mistakes facilities should avoid when selecting and maintaining FR/AR garments?
Avoid underestimating the need for an arc rating in utility contexts, don't mix products with incompatible ratings, and watch out for laundering products like chlorine, peroxide, and fabric softeners that can degrade FR properties; also ensure proper care, retirement, and audits of any industrial laundry programs.
Utility Safety Podcast - Lifesaving Layers - Clearing up the Confusion in The Utility Industry with Derek Sang
Q: Could you clarify the difference between flame-resistant and arc-rated, and why both matter in practice?
FR garments are designed to resist ignition and self-extinguish, primarily for flash-fire scenarios, while AR garments have an explicit arc rating (ATPV or Ebt) that quantifies protection against arc flash; many garments can be FRAR, meaning they meet both FR and AR requirements and can be used in multiple hazard environments.
Closing the Hazard Awareness Delay - Real-Time Grid Visibility with Active Grid Response
Q: What future capabilities are being developed?
Future capabilities include zero-delay line break with automatic reclosure control, allowing immediate de-energization of a faulted circuit and faster restoration, as well as deeper integration with control centers for real-time decision making.
Closing the Hazard Awareness Delay - Real-Time Grid Visibility with Active Grid Response
Q: What about installation time and practicality for utilities?
Devices are compact and quick to install (about the size of a shoebox, under five minutes per device). A crew can deploy roughly 50 devices per day under good conditions, and installation can be done by utility staff, contractors, or Gridware's team depending on the agreement.
Closing the Hazard Awareness Delay - Real-Time Grid Visibility with Active Grid Response
Q: How scalable is the deployment and how is coverage determined?
Coverage is achieved by installing on every other pole within protection zones to ensure complete visibility; utilities can start with smaller pilots and scale up by extending the deployment as budgets allow, focusing on high-risk or high-impact areas first.

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A practical, safety-forward show that explores utility operations, safety culture, and leadership with industry veterans, researchers, and technical experts. Episodes frequently delve into hands-on topics like hazard mitigation, personal protective equipment, high-hazard decision making, and the role of data, training, and technology in reducing incidents. Noteworthy angles include integrating safety into daily work rather than treating it as an add-on, spotlighting human performance, sleep and fatigue, and safety leadership across utilities, with guests ranging from safety trainers and engineers to equipment and standards specialists. The format tends to mix actionable takeaways, real-world anecdotes, and field-tested insights, making it u... more

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