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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...

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The Unseen Threat: Identifying and Addressing Induced Voltage Hazards electricity grounding powerline construction safety utility safety Mar 11, 2024

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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Mastering Assumption-Free Linework - Part 2 electric culture of safety electricity leadership lineman linemen powerline construction utility safety Sep 18, 2023

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

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

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Mastering Assumption-Free Linework - Part 1 electric culture of safety electricity leadership powerline construction utility safety Aug 28, 2023

Part 1: The Lineman's Communication Arsenal: Defeating Assumptions with Dialogue

Effective communication is the cornerstone of safe and efficient...

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Embarking on a Journey of Safety and Transformation electric culture of safety electricity leadership lineman linemen powerline construction safety journey utility safety Aug 22, 2023

Hello, friends! I'm thrilled to welcome you to my blog, Leading Safe Linemen. I'm Lito Wilkins, and I'm here to share my personal journey,...

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