Best Visual Inspection Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 192: Safety Career Fears w/Mark Alecia 52:06

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Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this conversation, Blaine J. Hoffmann and Mark Alicea discuss the complexities of imposter syndrome, particularly within the safety profession. Specifically, how this phenomenon affects safety pros at all stages of their careers, the importance of building c…

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Rethinking Risk: Safety Culture, Risk Tolerance, and Relationship-Driven Leadership - Mark Taylor, CUSP 45:44

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Rethinking Risk: Safety Culture, Risk Tolerance, and Relationship-Driven Leadership In this compelling episode, Mark Taylor, CUSP, Senior Advisor of Corporate Services at Primary Engineering and Construction, joins us to explore how utility professionals perceive and manage risk. Drawing from decades of field and leadership experience, Mark discuss…

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Built from the Underground Up - Mark Savage’s Mission to Train the Next Generation of Utility Workers 38:09

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In this episode of Incident Prevention’s Utility Safety Podcast, host Kate Wade sits down with Mark Savage, Marine Corps veteran and founder of DeadBreak — a specialized underground electrical training and consulting company. Mark shares his professional journey, the gaps he identified in underground utility training, and how DeadBreak aims to brid…

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Bringing Electrical Safety Home - A Conversation with Jennifer LeFevre of Electrical Safety Foundation International 17:58

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In this episode of the Incident Prevention Utility Safety Podcast, host Kate Wade sits down with Jennifer LeFevre, Executive Director of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), to explore how everyday decisions at work and at home can impact electrical safety. Jennifer shares insights into the mission of ESFI, the dangers of lithium-…

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Voice of Experience: Battling the Storm - Hurricane Season Lessons for Linemen with Danny Raines, CUSP 37:52

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In this powerful episode of the Utility Safety Podcast: Voice of Experience, veteran lineman and safety consultant Danny Raines, CUSP, shares hard-earned lessons from decades of storm response—from Hurricane Katrina to ice storms in Georgia. With hurricane season in full swing, Danny offers real-world guidance on preparing for storm duty, understan…

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Episode 191: Kentucky Rolls Back Safety Standards? W/Drew Hinton 55:13

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Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann talks with Drew Hinton, from Arrow Safety, about changes coming to Kentucky State Safety Standards. Will this trend spread to other state safety plans? Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to di…

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Episode 190: Nothing More to Learn? w/Alex Paradies 1:03:57

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Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann talks with Alex Paradies from TapRooT® about those pesky little incident cases where the organization might not have anything else to learn. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this …

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Episode 189: No Such Thing as a Root Cause? w/Ken Reed 35:50

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Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann talks with Ken Reed from TapRooT® about the insane claim some are making online: there is no such thing as a root cause! Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want to discuss this and other topics in …

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The Helium Signal 29:24

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The traditional model of hydrocarbon exploration has transitioned in much of North America, replaced by exploitation of known shale and tight resources. For shale players, exploration is seen as more risky, expensive, and slow than pursuing resource play. Classic geochemical methods, reliant on sample collection and lab analysis, can’t keep up with…

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Utility Safety Podcast - Industrial Athletes - Keeping Utility Workers Safe in Extreme Heat 44:00

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In this special Incident Prevention Utility Safety Podcast episode for Extreme Heat Awareness Month, host Kate Wade welcomes Dr. Kevin Rindal of Vimocity and Scott Head of DragonWear to share essential strategies for preventing heat stress among utility workers. They dive deep into how extreme heat affects the human body, why utility workers are es…

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Honey I Shrunk The Device 28:56

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In the world of oil and gas operations, edge devices are mission-critical. These compact, intelligent sensors operate in the most extreme of environments, such as remote drill sites, deep wells, and hostile landscapes, where they continuously collect operational data. Best in class operators don't just throw digital at the field. They prioritize ef…

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A Father-In-Law Tribute: Yesterday’s Man 12:01

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A tribute to Dr. George C Shurtleff, Yesterday's Man.By Paul Rochette

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Unlocking Capital Innovation in Oil and Gas 29:51

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The global upstream oil and gas sector is confronting a mounting crisis—access to capital. For over a decade, international producers, especially small- and mid-cap firms, have faced shrinking pools of funding as banks exit the space and public equity markets falter. Traditional sources of capital have dwindled, leaving many promising ventures stra…

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Vision 2030: Automation Rising in the GCC 1:00:14

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Send us a text In this new episode of Robotics for All Podcast by AV&R, we're excited to welcome Ghassan Elefrangy, the founder and CEO of Aerospace & Industrial Automation. Ghassan has a background in civil engineering, a passion for problem-solving, and quickly found his calling in industrial robotics. At AIA, he helps manufacturers and aerospace…

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Utility Safety Podcast: Deep Dive: Bucket Truck Safety: OSHA Standards and Other Considerations Written by Danny Raines, CUSP 11:40

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In this episode, we unpack the vital safety standards, OSHA regulations, and field-tested insights that govern bucket truck operations in the electric utility industry. Based on the article “Bucket Truck Safety: OSHA Standards and Other Considerations” by Danny Raines, CUSP, we dive into key differences between Class A and Class B trucks, daily con…

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Silencing the Noise: Creating a Culture of Actionable Safety and Synchrony with Bill Martin, CUSP 42:03

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In this episode of our Actionable Safety series, host Nick talks with Bill Martin and Kate Wade about moving beyond “safety noise” to create real, lasting change on the job. They dive deep into achieving buy-in through synchrony, overcoming defensiveness, and translating safety theory into real-world practice. With stories from climbing Mount Kenya…

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From Clipboards to Cloud 30:46

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In the upstream oil and gas sector, frontline operations have long depended on manual methods for information management, such as clipboards, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools. These outdated processes persist despite mounting pressure to improve efficiency and cut costs. But with today’s margin compression, regulatory scrutiny, and demographic …

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Digital Gets Real in the Mid-Market 32:44

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Mid-sized oil and gas companies are now at a digital crossroads. While supermajors have pushed forward with large-scale transformation programs, many mid-market firms are only beginning to explore how digital innovation can improve performance. Their operational processes—budgeting, forecasting, asset planning—tend to mirror those of larger firms b…

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Trees, plants and Foundation 8:44

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My next topic will focus on the perimeter of the home. I’ll begin by describing why the perimeter of the home should be inspected, then what to look for and do. Hello and welcome to EBC Home Hints, the podcast dedicated to making your home a safer place, one episode at a time. I'm your host, Paul Rochette, and today we're diving into the world of d…

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Methane Matters 30:54

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The oil and gas industry is sitting on a ticking environmental and financial liability. Around the world, millions of wells have been drilled to date, many more will be drilled, and all will eventually need to be plugged and abandoned. Today, the US alone has thousands of orphaned and marginal wells, many leaking methane, a greenhouse gas many time…

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700 Ways to Boost Cash Flow in Oil and Gas 34:07

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The oil market is once again bracing for change, with OPEC signaling their interest in unlocking supply that has been withheld. For producers, this looming oversupply translates into a fresh imperative: cut costs. The oil and gas sector, long accustomed to volatility, must now sharpen its cost control strategies in the face of intensifying pressure…

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Utility Safety Podcast - Visual Intelligence for a Safer Grid: The Future of Utility Inspections 24:31

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In this episode, Incident Prevention’s Kate Wade sits down with Kaitlyn Albertoli, co-founder and CEO of California-based Buzz Solutions, to explore how visual intelligence is helping utilities uncover hidden risks and modernize critical infrastructure. Kaitlyn shares how Buzz Solutions’ platforms—PowerAI and PowerGuard—use AI-driven insights to st…

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Built In, Not Bolted On with Doug Hill, CUSP - Rethinking Job Briefs - Why the End of the Day Matters Most 19:10

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In this episode of Built In, Not Bolted On, host Doug Hill challenges traditional thinking around job safety practices. He explores the effectiveness of pre-job briefs, mid-day check-ins, and post-job reviews, emphasizing how learning from experience—especially at the end of the day—can dramatically improve safety outcomes. Drawing inspiration from…

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Utility Safety Podcast - Deep Dive - The Good Shepherd - Leading with Safety and Trust 11:34

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In this episode, we explore what an ancient shepherding metaphor can teach us about modern safety leadership. Inspired by The Good Shepherd, an article written by David McPeak, CUSP, CIT, CHST, CSP, CSSM for Incident Prevention magazine, we unpack how the timeless relationship between shepherd and sheep mirrors the dynamic between safety leaders an…

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Fracking Reinvented 33:07

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For decades, hydraulic fracturing—or fracking—has relied heavily on water and sand to crack underground rock and release oil and gas. Fracking is safe, proven, and reliable, and in collaboration with horizontal drilling, has resulted in the huge growth in hydro carbon production in the US and Canada. But fresh water is a scarce resource particularl…

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Spring Maintenance – Attic Check 8:01

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Inspecting your attic every year should not be ignored. Understanding what to look for and how to identify issues is very important for a home owner. Be informed!By Paul Rochette

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Mapping The Wet Frontier 32:51

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Despite covering over 70% of our planet, the oceans and seas remain largely unmapped and poorly understood. Collecting useable data about the oceans is hard and expensive--reliant on specialized costly vessels, old-school technologies, and plenty of labour. The comparison to land mapping technologies (like Google Earth) is stark--we have near-total…

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Empirical Gas 33:39

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Natural gas producers have long struggled to differentiate their product in a market that treats gas as a commodity. When it comes to carbon intensity (CI), the industry is reliant on emission factors and self-reported data, and lacks a credible, data-driven approach to proving their gas carries a lower CI. With new regulations like the Inflation R…

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Spring Basement Maintenance and Checks 9:32

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Its time to inspect your basements. I hope this helps homeowners and buyers know what to look for when checking your basement.By Paul Rochette

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Opening Oil & Gas to the World: Tokenization and the Future of Investment 32:53

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The oil and gas industry has traditionally relied on financial instruments like futures and private equity—frameworks that have largely benefitted institutional investors while leaving little room for broader participation. But as digital assets continue to reshape capital markets, tokenization presents a new way forward. With blockchain technology…

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The Invisible Force - Rewiring Safety Through Human Connection with Brent Jeffries & Billy Martin, CUSP 29:31

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In this powerful episode recorded live at the iP Utility Safety Conference in Charleston, Brent Jeffries of Bierer Meters and Billy Martin of Think Tank Project LLC dive deep into the overlooked element of utility safety: human connection. They explore how emotional energy, team environment, and psychological safety can make or break a crew’s perfo…

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Built In, Not Bolted On with Doug Hill, CUSP - Why Safety Programs Succeed or Fail David McPeak, CUSP 32:11

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In this episode of Built In, Not Bolted On, host Doug Hill sits down with safety leader and educator David McPeak to explore the real keys to successful Human and Organizational Performance (HOP). Through storytelling, relatable analogies, and a few laughs, they break down the power of caring leadership, building a just culture, the dangers of over…

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How Big Oil Fell Behind In The Digital Race 12:18

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Twenty years ago, Big Oil companies like Shell and Exxon were the stars of the capital markets. Huge revenues, stellar profits, high share prices, robust price/earning ratios and reliable dividends placed these companies among the world’s best, magnets for top engineering talent and voices of influence in the halls of governments globally. But no m…

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Windows and Doors Spring Inspection 8:28

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Welcome to EBC Home Hints. I have created these podcasts to help all homeowners understand your home and how to maintain it. Welcome.By Paul Rochette

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Beyond the Lens 12:21

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Industrial operations have long depended on the OODA loop—Observe, Orient, Decide, Act—a military-inspired decision framework that works, but at great cost. It requires physical presence, human expertise, and often misses key variables hidden from view. This age-old method is embedded across energy infrastructure—from wells to refineries. The digit…

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Safety by Design - Empowering Leadership and Employee Involvement with Pam Tompkins CSP, CUSP 36:50

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Safety by Design - Empowering Leadership and Employee Involvement with Pam Tompkins CSP, CUSP Read the article - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/safety-by-design-leadership-and-employee-involvement/ In this episode of Safety by Design, we welcome back safety expert Pam Tompkins, CUSP, CSP, to explore the foundational role of leadership and emp…

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The Future of Offshore Connectivity 33:29

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Offshore oil and gas operations are among the most complex and remote in the world. From harsh weather to limited physical access, these environments demand reliable, high-speed communications to enable modern digital workflows and keep operations running safely and efficiently. As offshore operations become more autonomous and data-driven, the tra…

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Deep Dive - Optimizing Arc Flash Protection: The Crucial Role of Layered Clothing Written By Derek Sang, CSHEP, QSSP 12:41

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Optimizing Arc Flash Protection: The Crucial Role of Layered ClothingWritten by Derek Sang, CSHEP, QSSP on February 14, 2025. Posted in Worksite Safety.A layered approach that includes FR/AR undergarments can enhance worker safety, comfort and compliance. Read the article here - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/optimizing-arc-flash-protection-t…

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Spring Maintenance – Outside Water System Check 9:16

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This is another Spring to do, all homeowners should be doing. So much can be caught early, we should never let this go. Please enjoy episode four on the outside water system.By Paul Rochette

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Corrosion Under Insulation 9:10

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Pipes are the silent workhorses of the process industries—hidden in plain sight yet essential for daily operations. But what happens when these unassuming assets begin to fail? A recent catastrophic water main rupture in Calgary serves as a stark reminder that even the most robust infrastructure is vulnerable, especially when degradation hides unde…

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AI That Thinks Like a Scientist 35:06

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AI is transforming oil and gas, but not all AI is created equal. Many companies have wasted millions on failed AI projects, chasing optimization without real breakthroughs. But what if AI could think like a scientist—applying physics and chemistry to accelerate decision-making and innovation? In this episode, TC Zoboroski, Head of Sales for Energy …

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Built In, Not Bolted On with Doug Hill, CUSP - Protecting Our Workforce Through Safety Culture 25:43

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In this episode of Built In, Not Bolted On with host Doug Hill, CUSP, we dive deep into the world of utility safety culture, exploring the latest risk management strategies, regulatory challenges, and best practices to keep crews safe. Our host shares firsthand experiences and expert insights on hazard identification, compliance updates, and leader…

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Utility Safety Podcast - 10 New Trends That Keep Me Up at Night with Shawn Galloway 41:15

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In this episode of The Utility Safety Podcast, host Kate Wade sits down with Shawn Galloway, a renowned expert in safety leadership and culture, to discuss the evolving landscape of utility safety. They explore the key factors that drive a proactive safety culture, the role of leadership in risk management, and how organizations can shift from comp…

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Spring Maintenance – Roof Inspection 15:57

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Maintaining a home is a full time job. Many times, we all get a bit over whelmed. This episode goes over the necassary spring check of your roofing system. If you like it, please share and like. Any comments are welcome. Thank youBy Paul Rochette

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Ending Insanity In Oil and Gas 31:30

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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different outcome. In oil and gas, we do the same thing over and over, knowing the outcome will vary—but believing we’re optimizing it. With billions at stake, the industry needs better ways to react in real time. As capital market pressures rise and companies conso…

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Spring Maintenance - Visual Inspection of your cooling system, for Homeowners and Buyers 20:01

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The purpose of this podcast is to help home owners and buyers, better understand their Air system before the warmer months arrive. What to look and listen for and how to find it. I hope you enjoy it...By Paul Rochette

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The World in a Cube 34:16

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Energy markets are undergoing a profound transformation. With demand shifting, new energy sources emerging, and digital infrastructure consuming more power than ever, the need for accurate, data-driven decision-making has never been greater. Companies must now navigate uncertainty with smarter forecasting tools, leveraging AI and real-time analytic…

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Episode 188: Will OSHA be Abolished? w/Phillip Russell 35:35

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Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine J. Hoffmann, MS OSHM, talks with attorney Phillip Russell about whether or not OSHA will be abolished! You've heard the rhetoric; get the facts from this OSHA attorney! Please listen to this episode and share it with others. If you want …

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Episode 187: The History of RCA w/Alexander Paradies 1:02:10

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Get the Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" Today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! In this episode, Blaine Hoffmann, MS OSHM, talks with Alexander Paradies from TapRooT® about the history of root cause analysis (RCA). There certainly have been some interesting evolutions over the years. Please listen to this episode and share it with others. …

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Utility Safety Podcast - Deep Dive - Equipotential Grounding - Lessons Learned in the Field Written by Dwight Miller, CLCP, CUSP 13:13

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Equipotential grounding is a critical safety practice that protects utility workers from electrical hazards by equalizing voltage levels at the worksite. In this episode, we delve into real-world lessons learned from the field, highlighting the importance of establishing an effective equipotential zone (EPZ) to prevent harmful electrical currents f…