Wired For Safety Blog

Safety programs don’t fail because of a lack of policies. They fail because those policies don’t come with real accountability.

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

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.

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

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...