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So, you're considering hiring a safety keynote speaker for your next event. You may have already started looking at some options, and maybe you've eve...

Welcome to another Tactical Tuesday, where we share valuable lessons from the field to reinforce our commitment to safety and vigilance. Today, we del...

Amidst the myriad dangers line workers face, induced voltage presents a particularly insidious threat. Invisible and often unexpected, it can turn rou...

Welcome back to our Tactical Tuesday series, where we celebrate the keen observation and proactive measures that keep our teams safe every day. Today,...

There's a common saying that to assume makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me." Nowhere is this truer than in workplace safety, where assumptions—seemingly...

Imagine a scenario repeated in workplaces around the globe: a skilled professional, years into their career, performs a task they've done countless ti...

Picture this: A seasoned, confident, skilled lineman climbs a utility pole for the umpteenth time. It's a task he's performed flawlessly under the wat...

In the fast-paced world of powerline maintenance and construction, where every dawn brings a new challenge, it's all too easy to slip into the comfort...

Communication is a crucial aspect of our work that significantly influences our safety and well-being in high-risk environments. Effective communicati...

Part 4: Knowledge Preserved: Documentation's Role in Assumption Prevention

Thorough documentation acts as a protective shield against assumptions and...

Part 3: Curiosity Unleashed: The Lineman's Guide to Questioning

Curiosity is a lineworker's greatest ally in combating assumptions. Cultivating yo...

Part 2: Assumption Antidote: Crafting Clarity in Roles and Tasks

As I've reviewed my accident, one realization is clear: If a checkbox addressing the...