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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Importance of Inspecting Your Tools and Equipment Before Every Use lineman safety culture safety leadership tool inspection workplace safety Sep 11, 2024

There’s a lot of hustle and urgency out there in the field, and I get it. We’re often up against the clock, trying to get the job done...

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A hand holding a cell phone in the foreground, with a clear image of a worker on a powerline in focus on the phone's screen. The background shows a blurred work site at sunset. Text above reads: "What Are You Missing? Complacency Can Lead to Oversights." The image highlights the dangers of complacency and losing focus in high-risk work environments.
Breaking the Silence - Part 3: The Risks of Complacency complacency safety culture safety leadership workplace safety Sep 09, 2024

Part 3 of A 7-part series on How Questioning Assumptions Enhances Workplace Safety. In Part 1, we discussed how assumptions creep into the...

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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...

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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...

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Understanding the Cost of a Safety Keynote Speaker: What You Need to Know employee well-being incident prevention keynote speaking lineman safety personal safety stories safety culture safety investment safety leadership safety mindset workplace safety Aug 15, 2024

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...

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