"You’ve got to have the moral courage to raise your hand and say, ‘I’ve never done that."

In this episode of the Electrical Safety Podcast, host Jon Travis reconnects with safety expert Steve Evans to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in electrical safety: What it really means to be qualified electrical worker?

Steve shares insights from his years in the field, OSHA compliance, the challenges of adhering to NFPA 70B standards, and the vital role of maintenance in electrical safety.

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00:00 Intro

01:12 Why NFPA 70E Training Isn’t Enough?

03:48 What Makes Someone Truly Qualified?

06:14 On-the-Job Training & Documentation

08:16 Training Methods That Actually Work

12:47 Who Decides You’re Qualified?

14:34 The Safety Triad Explained

16:01 Preventing Injuries vs. Chasing Compliance

20:28 OSHA’s VPP Star Status

24:36 NFPA 70B and Maintenance Accountability

26:10 Breaker Maintenance & Shutdown Challenges

30:28 Why NFPA 70B Is Now Enforceable

34:17 Staffing & Budgeting for Compliance

36:51 Site Walkthrough Horror Stories

41:22 What “Normal Operating Condition” Really Means

43:55 Final Advice: Trust Your Gut & Stop Work If Something Doesn't Feel Right!

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"Just because you can doesn’t mean you should."In this episode of the Electrical Safety Podcast, host Jon Travis welcomes back electrical safety advocate and arc flash survivor Jason Brozen and speaks to him about the importance of electrical safety, the dangers of complacency, the myths around PPE, and how safety culture must go beyond checkboxes.

Jason shares real-world stories, including tragic incidents involving experienced electricians, and explains why NFPA 70B(Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) becoming a standard is a game-changer for the industry.

If you are interested to learn more about Jason's arc flash incident, here is the link to the previous episode

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Tyndale’s NFPA70E made Easy

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00:00 Jason’s Background & LinkedIn Influence

02:28 Jason's Journey and Speaking Engagements

07:51 Complacency and the Domino Effect

10:29 Normalization of Deviation Explained

14:11 Awareness vs. Ignorance in Electrical Work

19:00 What Great Safety Cultures Look Like

26:11 Tyndale’s 70E Made Easy Series

27:55 PPE Washing Myths & Mechanical Failure

31:55 What Happens When PPE is Underrated

34:34 Advice for Contractors on High-Risk Systems

36:48 What is NFPA70B/Guidelines for electrical equipment maintenance?

41:03 Connect with Jason

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"Your results are a function of the quality of the solution multiplied by its acceptance"

In this episode of the Electrical Safety Podcast, host Jon Travis speaks with safety expert Larry Pearlman about his extensive career in safety management and how involving employees early in safety planning leads to better results.

They also discuss the role of AI in enhancing safety and the balance between technology and human connection.00:00 Larry's Background

03:11 Journey into Safety Leadership

06:01 Co-Creation in Safety Culture

07:25 AI's Role in Safety Management

13:30 Balancing Technology and Human Connection

26:20 Cultural Dynamics in Large Organizations

30:57 Metrics and Safety Performance

38:18 The Future of Safety Professionals

41:22 Connect with Larry

Larry Pearlman

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