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Voice of Experience - Surviving the Storm: Lessons from the Field with Danny Raines, CUSP
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In this episode of The Voice of Experience, Danny Raines, CUSP, shares his invaluable insights from decades of storm work as a lineman and utility safety expert. From the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to modern-day storm recovery challenges, Danny takes us through the physical and mental toll of responding to natural disasters. He explains the dangers of backfeeds, the rise of alternative energy sources, and the importance of verifying safety before restoring power. Learn from his firsthand stories, safety lessons, and how the landscape of utility work has evolved over the years. Whether you're in the utility industry or just curious about storm response, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge from one of the most respected professionals in the field.
Key Takeaways:
- The dangers of storm work: Power restoration involves more than meets the eye, especially with evolving technology like solar panels and generators creating backfeed hazards.
- Mental and physical challenges: Long hours, dangerous conditions, and the emotional impact of storm recovery can lead to severe fatigue and stress.
- Importance of testing and verifying: Danny stresses the importance of safety procedures, especially when dealing with energized systems after a storm.
- Stories from the field: Real-life experiences from Hurricane Katrina and other storms demonstrate the unpredictable nature of storm recovery.
- Utility evolution: Changes in technology, regulations, and community expectations are reshaping the utility industry’s response to natural disasters.
You can read the current magazine at Incident Prevention Magazine.
Subscribe to Incident Prevention Magazine - https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/
Register for the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo - https://utilitysafetyconference.com/
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 rainesafety@gmail.com
Purchase Danny's Book on Amazon - https://a.co/d/556LDvz
#UtilitySafety #StormWork #HurricaneKatrina #LinemanLife #BackfeedDangers #MentalHealthMatters #TestAndVerify #PowerRestoration #StormRecovery #AlternativeEnergy #UtilityIndustry #SafetyFirst #DannyRaines #CUSP #ElectricGrid #DisasterResponse
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code IP2024 to receive a 5% discount!
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Manage episode 439765978 series 2868963
In this episode of The Voice of Experience, Danny Raines, CUSP, shares his invaluable insights from decades of storm work as a lineman and utility safety expert. From the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to modern-day storm recovery challenges, Danny takes us through the physical and mental toll of responding to natural disasters. He explains the dangers of backfeeds, the rise of alternative energy sources, and the importance of verifying safety before restoring power. Learn from his firsthand stories, safety lessons, and how the landscape of utility work has evolved over the years. Whether you're in the utility industry or just curious about storm response, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge from one of the most respected professionals in the field.
Key Takeaways:
- The dangers of storm work: Power restoration involves more than meets the eye, especially with evolving technology like solar panels and generators creating backfeed hazards.
- Mental and physical challenges: Long hours, dangerous conditions, and the emotional impact of storm recovery can lead to severe fatigue and stress.
- Importance of testing and verifying: Danny stresses the importance of safety procedures, especially when dealing with energized systems after a storm.
- Stories from the field: Real-life experiences from Hurricane Katrina and other storms demonstrate the unpredictable nature of storm recovery.
- Utility evolution: Changes in technology, regulations, and community expectations are reshaping the utility industry’s response to natural disasters.
You can read the current magazine at Incident Prevention Magazine.
Subscribe to Incident Prevention Magazine - https://incident-prevention.com/subscribe-now/
Register for the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo - https://utilitysafetyconference.com/
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 rainesafety@gmail.com
Purchase Danny's Book on Amazon - https://a.co/d/556LDvz
#UtilitySafety #StormWork #HurricaneKatrina #LinemanLife #BackfeedDangers #MentalHealthMatters #TestAndVerify #PowerRestoration #StormRecovery #AlternativeEnergy #UtilityIndustry #SafetyFirst #DannyRaines #CUSP #ElectricGrid #DisasterResponse
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This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code IP2024 to receive a 5% discount!
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