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Articlesby Amy HercherApril 6, 2015

Developing Budget-Friendly Driver Safety Programs

From driver training and safety meetings to one-on-one coaching and incentive programs, several small fleets share how they have developed a safety culture with their drivers - using low- to no-cost resources.

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NewsMarch 16, 2015

Desert Tortoises Require Extra Fleet Precautions in SoCal

A Southern California utility had to take extra fleet safety precautions while building the 35-mile Eldorado-Ivanpah Transmission Project, which runs through the heart of desert tortoise country in the Mojave Desert.

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ProductsMarch 16, 2015

Nano-Lok Self Retracting Lifeline

Nano-Lok is ergonomically designed for ease-of-use and is ideal for direct connection to most harnesses. Dozens of models are available to suit almost any application.

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NewsDecember 19, 2014

OSHA Reporting Changes Take Effect Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, 2015, all employers under OSHA jurisdiction must report all work-related fatalities within 8 hours and all work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations and losses of an eye within 24 hours.

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NewsOctober 24, 2014

Highlights from the International Lineman's Rodeo

The 2014 International Lineman’s Rodeo attracts the best linemen from around the world to compete in events based on traditional lineman tasks and skills. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) scored several victories, including three first-place world championship awards.

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NewsOctober 7, 2014

Cleveland Utilities Reminds Drivers to 'Move Over'

Cleveland Utilities is ramping up its efforts to keep workers safe. The utility recently added “move over” bumper stickers to its fleet, as a visual reminder to drivers on top of the flashing lights, cones, and signs.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2014

Former SDG&E Employee Pleads Guilty to Fatal Hit-and-Run

Hector Hoyt, the former San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) employee accused of running over a 54-year-old homeless pedestrian with his utility truck on Jan. 6 and fleeing the scene, pleaded guilty Sept. 3.

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NewsAugust 20, 2014

Empire District Reaches Historic Safety Milestone

Previously, the highest milestone reached by the company had been 1,500,000 hours, which had been reached only twice in the company’s 105-year history.

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NewsAugust 11, 2014

Safety National Introduces Distracted Driving Course

Using online simulation, the course provides targeted training that addresses distracted driving awareness and safe driving techniques for fleet drivers.

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NewsAugust 4, 2014

Train Hits Rear-end of Bucket Truck in Railroad Crossing Accident

Two employees from Medina Electric Cooperative (MEC), a not-for-profit electric cooperative corporation serving South Texas, were involved in a bucket truck accident at a railroad crossing on July 25.

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