"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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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

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"Errors are signals, not failures."

In this episode of the Electrical Safety Podcast, host Jon Travis speaks with Jake Mazulewicz about his unique journey from a volunteer firefighter to a human reliability expert. They also chat about the importance of adopting a learning-based approach to errors and failures in organizations.

And most importantly, they emphasize the need to understand intentions behind actions, the dangers of blame, and the significance of psychological safety in fostering a culture of trust.

1:00 - Jake's background from firefighting to human performance

9:00 - Understanding human performance approaches

15:00 - The learning-based vs. control-based approach

24:00 - Psychological safety and Edmondson's research

32:00 - Transforming investigations with event reviews

40:00 - Practical applications and after-action reviews

48:00 - Connect with Jake Mazulewicz

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"Leadership is best sipped, not gulped."In this episode of the Electrical Safety Podcast, Jon Travis speaks with frontline supervisors Taylor Hewlett and Michael Bathgate from Imperial Oil about their implementation of the "4Ds" approach to safety leadership. Taylor and Michael share how this simple yet powerful communication tool - focusing on what's Dumb, Dangerous, Difficult, and Different - has transformed their leadership effectiveness and safety culture.

"Every decision you make is either the right one or the wrong one... and making one wrong decision over and over can be catastrophic." In this powerful episode of the Electrical Safety Podcast, Jon Travis speaks with former CFL offensive lineman Dan Comiskey about his journey from professional football to safety leadership. Dan shares his journey from professional sports to safety training, highlighting the personal tragedies that motivated him to focus on safety. He discusses the importance of decision-making, habit creation, and the human aspect of safety management in both sports and the workplace. In this conversation, Dan and Jon explore the critical themes of human performance, mindfulness, and the impact of personal stories on safety culture. Dan shares a really touching story about his brother's tragic accident, emphasizing the importance of safety practices and the collective responsibility to intervene in unsafe situations.

"If something breaks, if something unexpected happens, then you're able to fail safely." In this episode of the Electrical Safety Podcast, Jon welcomes back Brandon Wylie to discuss why electrical safety should be viewed as a moral obligation rather than just a compliance issue. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Brandon shares powerful insights on creating a safety-focused culture that goes beyond regulations and procedures.Brandon explains the "Capacity Model" approach to safety management, which helps prevent catastrophic failures by building in controls for life-altering hazards. He emphasizes the critical importance of leadership support in fostering a true safety culture, where workers have "permission to be safe" from the highest levels of the organization.

“Safety is not the absence of injuries. Safety is the presence of controls.”On this week’s episode of the Electrical Safety Podcast, Jon is joined again by none other than Lanny Floyd to discuss the evolution of electrical safety and the importance of risk assessment in safety management.For those who are new here, Lanny is a renowned expert in the field of electrical safety with over 50 years of experience. He created and teaches the course Electrical Systems Safety and has published more than 75 papers on various topics related to electrical safety. His contributions and leadership in the field have earned him prestigious awards, including the IEEE Medal for Engineering Excellence and the IEEE Richard Harold Kaufmann Award.Lanny also gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming book releasing later this year, which explores his extensive career in electrical safety. You can find IEEE 2025 Electrical Safety Workshop summary and 2026 ESW registration here: https://electricalsafetyworkshop.org/Enjoy!