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Breaking the Silence: Part 7: Wrapping It Up - The Power of Challenging Assumptions assumptions clarity communication complacency safety culture workplace safety Oct 23, 2024

We’ve traveled a long road together through this series, and if you missed any part, you can catch up on the dangers of complacency and how to prevent...

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A linemen performing a pole-top rescue simulation on a utility pole, with a crane and safety equipment visible. The image includes the text overlay: 'Practice Saves Lives—Stay Ready with Continuous Training.' The scene emphasizes the importance of hands-on safety drills in the field.
Breaking The Silence Part 6: Continuous Improvement and After-Action Reviews assumptions communication complacency leadership safety culture workplace safety Oct 02, 2024

Part 6 of A 7-part series on How Questioning Assumptions Enhances Workplace Safety. In Part 1, we discussed how assumptions creep into the workplace.

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Silhouette of a lineman working from a helicopter on power lines with the text 'Stay Alert. Stay Safe.
Breaking The Silence Part 5: Strategies for Improving Safety by Challenging Assumptions assumptions complacency lineman powerline construction safety culture workplace safety Sep 24, 2024

Part 5 of A 7-part series on How Questioning Assumptions Enhances Workplace Safety. Earlier in this series, I discussed the importance of conducting e...

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Worker in high-visibility clothing and a safety harness standing in front of power lines, with the text 'STOP AND THINK: ARE YOU ASSUMING THINGS ARE SAFE?' displayed across the sky above the scene.
Breaking the Silence: Part 4: Breaking Free from Complacency assumptions complacency safety culture workplace safety Sep 17, 2024

Breaking free from complacency begins with the awareness that our assumptions can be our biggest blind spots. These assumptions are often woven into t...

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Worker standing at a crossroads with a signpost reading "Assumptions," with two paths labeled "Questioning" and "Trusting," symbolizing the choice between critical thinking and complacency in the workplace
Breaking the Silence: Part 2: Understanding Assumptions and Their Impact assumptions complacency safety culture safety leadership workplace safety Sep 02, 2024

Part 2 of A 7-part series on How Questioning Assumptions Enhances Workplace Safety. Start with Part 1 here.

The Nature of Assumptions in the Workplac...

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Road sign with the text 'CAUTION: ASSUMPTIONS AHEAD' on a winding road, symbolizing the importance of questioning assumptions in workplace safety and safety culture.
Breaking the Silence: Part 1: The Dangers of Assumptions in the Workplace assumptions communication complacency safety culture safety leadership workplace safety Aug 28, 2024

A 7-part series on How Questioning Assumptions Enhances Workplace Safety.

The Comfort of Routine

Let's face it—when we do the same tasks day in and ...

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A striking emblem against an orange background with the words 'CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS ENHANCE SAFETY' circling a central image of a lineman silhouetted against a distressed American flag, with lightning bolt icons on either side, representing the call to actively question safety norms in the lineman profession.
Assumption is the Enemy of Safety: Questioning the Norms assumptions clarity complacency leadership safety Mar 04, 2024

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...

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Empowering safety awareness in powerline construction: Our image of a wrench tightening a bolt symbolizes the importance of meticulous routine tasks, highlighting the need for vigilance and precision in every step. Explore the hidden dangers of complacency and learn how attention to detail can make a significant impact on powerline safety.
Recognizing the Perils of Complacency in Powerline Construction assumptions communication complacency electric culture of safety leadership lineman linemen utility safety Nov 13, 2023

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...

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Mastering Assumption-Free Linework - Part 4 assumptions electric culture of safety electricity leadership lineman linemen powerline construction utility safety Sep 18, 2023

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

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

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Mastering Assumption-Free Linework - Part 3 assumptions electric culture of safety electricity leadership lineman linemen powerline construction utility safety Sep 18, 2023

 

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

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

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