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Powering Up Crew Alignment: Enhancing Communication in High-Pressure Situations communication leadership teamwork Dec 31, 2024

In high-pressure situations, communication is not just a tool; it’s a lifeline. A moment of miscommunication can lead to delayed decisions, compromise...

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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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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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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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Tactical Tuesday Spotlight: Preventing Hazards Through Diligent Inspection communication leadership linemen powerline construction safety utility safety Mar 12, 2024

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

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Tactical Tuesday Spotlight: Proactive Measures for Enhanced Safety communication leadership linemen powerline construction safety Mar 05, 2024

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

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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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Understanding the Impact of Communication in High-Risk Environments clarity communication leadership utility safety Sep 29, 2023

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

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