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Hosted by Brian McCauley and Derek Vigstol of e-Hazard, these sessions will bring major value to anyone looking to better understand electrical safety compliance. Whether it is as simple as trying to figure out what electrical personal protective equipment is needed, or as challenging as meeting the latest OSHA requirements, both Brian and Derek make this simple to understand as well as implement. The topics discussed will be helpful to anyone, from experts in the field or those just starting out. Each episode will tackle various electrical safety topics, so you are always guaranteed to walk away with something new. We focus on helping you keep your teams safe when it comes to electrical work as well as how to implement the best practices in electrical safety compliance. Derek Vigstol is an Electrical Safety Consultant for e-Hazard. He has been in the electrical industry for over 11 years and is an expert on NFPA 70E. Brian McCauley handles Sales & Marketing for e-Hazard and has been in the electrical industry for 17 years. Email any questions to podcasts@e-hazard.com

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Check latest episodes from Plugged into Safety podcast

Avoiding Contact, Part 1

2024/02/26

On this podcast Brian and Derek have a special guest, George Cole. George has a very strong background as an electrician and works for a utility in Arizona. We will discuss the methods for avoiding inadvertent contact as a protection strategy, as well as what OSHA and NFPA 70E say on the subject. Donning PPE, or de-energizing electrical equipment, is not enough to ensure safe working conditions. Derek and George give some great details around additional practices to consider. Join Brian, Derek and George for this discussion and download this episode now!

NFPA 70B

2023/11/16

Don’t throw those manufacturers’ manuals away just yet! NFPA 70B sets the stage for a new era in electrical equipment maintenance. From needs’ assessments to predictive maintenance to OSHA, Brian and Derek explain the ramifications of transforming a long-time “recommended practice” into an industry standard.

NFPA 70E Changes for 2024

2023/10/23

Join Brian McCauley and Derek Vigstol as they discuss the revisions in 2024 NFPA 70E. While the changes in the 2024 revision are not ground-breaking, there are shifts that impact practices in the industry, perhaps more significantly than first appears. Find out how Annex S, limited approach boundaries, verifying Electrically Safe Work Conditions, among other changes, will impact the industry.

"Seth McCoy"

2022/11/28

Seth McCoy, Test & Evaluation Engineer/Technician Lead for Battery Innovation Center (BIC), joins us as we discuss a new frontier - electric vehicles. Intro – 00:00:30:00 Introduction of Guest: Seth McCoy – 00:02:15:00 What does the testing process involve for batteries? – 00:04:30:00 What hazards do you see during testing? – 00:07:05:00 There is still a lot to learn and discover because this tech is so new – 00:09:32:00 Importance of partnerships between e-Hazard and BIC to learn more and keep people safe – 00:13:24:00 Adapting Safe Work Practices to Batteries – 00:17:30:00 What hazards do batteries present in everyday life not just for EV? – 00:18:24:00 Battery Innovation Center Website and Seth contact info – 00:21:08:00 Closing Remarks – 00:22:03:00 Outro – 00:23:28:00

"Mike Holt"

2022/08/12

Mike Holt, National Electrical Code® expert, joins us in this episode to discuss the revisions to the 2023 National Electrical Code, specifically 110.16b regarding arc flash labeling on service equipment.

What is an EEWP?

2022/08/11

In this podcast, we discuss Energized Electrical Work Permits and share best practices used by some of our clients. Intro – 00:00:30:19 Electrical Safety Programs – 00:02:47:10 Increase in ESP Interest – 00:03:25:02 Benefits of Developing Your Own ESP – 00:05:35:19 Who & How Do ESP’s Help? – 00:07:56:00 Energized Electrical Work Permits – 00:11:30:07 Best Practice for Implementing/Improving ESP’s – 00:15:34:26 Implementing an ESP Takes Time – 00:18:21:26 Upcoming Trade Shows – 00:20:29:25 Outro – 00:22:02:00

"Gus Gantzer"

2022/06/30

Electrical safety trainer Gus Gantzer joins us this week as we discuss the importance of developing safety habits and seek to clarify the requirements for electrical training. We also debate OSHA’s stance on live training versus online training.

"Wes Wheeler"

2022/06/13

Wesley Wheeler, NECA's Director of Safety, joins us as we discuss energized work permits.

"Sam Stonerock"

2022/05/24

Sam Stonerock, Senior Advisor at Southern California Edison, joins us as we examine the NESC and the role of deenergization in the electrical industry.

"Gus Gantzer"

2022/05/09

Gus Gantzer, a former safety consultant with the North Dakota Safety Council, joins us as we discuss the importance of electrical safety and debate the often costly investment in electrical training.

"Shannon Tymosko"

2022/05/03

Shannon Tymosko - second-year Electrical Apprentice with the IBEW, social media influencer, and motivational speaker - shares her journey to skilled trades.

"Al Havens"

2022/03/29

Al Havens, retired Senior Electrical Engineer for U.S. Gypsum, joins us to discuss his presentation titled “What is a Normal Operation Condition?” at the IEEE IAS ESW (March 2022).