Voice of Experience - Danny Raines, CUSP - Lineman - Lineworker Development

Utility Safety Podcast by Incident Prevention Magazine

Listen to this important episode of this Voice of Experience with Danny Raines!

The speaker, a retired lineman with over 55 years of experience, discusses the importance of proper training and development for lineman. He argues that simply obtaining a journeyman license doesn't guarantee competency and that true learning happens on the job.

The speaker outlines the different stages of lineman development, starting with basic line skills like climbing poles and tying knots. He emphasizes the importance of safety rules and procedures, and of always testing and verifying everything before starting work.

The speaker also discusses the challenges of troubleshooting electrical problems and the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. He concludes by sharing a personal story about his own journeyman lineman training.

Here are some key takeaways from the description:

• Lineman development is a continuous process that goes beyond obtaining a journeyman license.
• On-the-job training is crucial for developing the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Safety rules and procedures must be strictly followed.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for troubleshooting electrical problems.

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The Voice of Experience with Danny Raines podcast is produced by the same team that publishes Incident Prevention. It delivers insights based on Danny's regular column in the magazine, also called the Voice of Experience. To listen to more episodes of this podcast, as well as other podcasts we produce, visit https://incident-prevention.com/podcasts. You can reach Danny at [e-mail] or 770-354-7360.

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