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Tech Talk - Line Clearances

Posted 7/1/2008

"Any deviation from code is a serious potential problem for your system."

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Cell Phone Use While Driving Revisited

Posted 7/1/2008

"Isn’t it worth the time to address an issue that may increase losses by a factor of four?"

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High Voltage Safety & Overhead Power Line Acts

Posted 4/1/2008

"If your state does not have one, get behind the effort to enact one."

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Make Your Safety Manual Your Own

Posted 4/1/2008

"Your safety manual should be a unique document, tailored to your specific utility."

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Written Contracts and Oral Agreements: A Dangerous Combination

Posted 1/1/2008

"Here's why an oral contract isn't worth the paper it's written on."

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Fix The Problem, Not The Blame!

Posted 1/1/2008

"A very important concept often misunderstood by managers."

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We'd Like Your Help with Articles

Posted 10/1/2007

"We are not the real experts in your business -- you are!"

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A Primer on Workplace Violence Prevention

Posted 10/1/2007

"What can you do to help protect your workers?"

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Catastrophe Planning: Are You Ready for a Flu Pandemic?

Posted 7/1/2007

 "Recent developments have been less than reassuring."

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Supervision From A To C

Posted 7/1/2007

“I lost a good lineman and gained a poor supervisor!”

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Organized Inspection Programs Provide Information, Not Just Data

Posted 4/1/2007

"Utilities need to constantly look for system defects."

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Managing Vehicle Accident Scenes

Posted 4/1/2007

"Give all drivers the tools and the knowledge to manage any vehicle accident scene."

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The Atomic Chef

Posted 4/1/2007

A fascinating book that in one volume tells twenty tales of real events when things went wrong.

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Prompt reporting of claims and incidents is a form of loss control too!

Posted 1/1/2007

So, why should you care about prompt claims reporting?

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Unnecessary Risk: Using Substations As Secured Storage

Posted 1/1/2007

"If your utility uses substations as convenient temporary storage areas, you might not have thought about the risks."

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A New Training Session: Dealing With Anger & Hostility

Posted 10/1/2006

"Professionally recognized concepts for de-escalating tense situations effectively."

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The Top 10 Signs You Might be a Lineman

Posted 10/1/2006

(With apologies to David Letterman.)

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Check Rides Reinforce Safe Driving Skills

Posted 10/1/2006

"A closer look at an alternative program to develop good habits among your drivers."

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Streetlights and Security Lights – Risk Management

Posted 7/1/2006

"Avoid getting caught up in messy claims related to the failure of street or security lights."

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Distracted Drivers are Dangerous Drivers

Posted 7/1/2006

“Driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near-crashes,"

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An Rx for Medication Worries

Posted 4/1/2006

"CDL regulations provide direction on how to handle prescription medication."

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Safe Driving Depends on Feedback, Not Just Group Training

Posted 4/1/2006

"Companies shouldn't rely solely on group training sessions to manage an employee’s performance behind the wheel."

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Dealing with Hostile Customers

Posted 1/2/2006

"How to safely and effectively defuse confrontations before they get out of hand."

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Shaping Workplace Attitudes- Part Two

Additional Insured, or Why A.I?

Posted 10/1/2005

"Use the 'belt and suspenders' approach to protect against losses caused by subcontractors."

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