IP Institute Podcast

In this enlightening episode of "Frontline Fundamentals," host David McPeak, CUSP delves into the concept of Start Work Authority, a proactive approach designed to complement the widely recognized Stop Work Authority. David challenges industry norms by advocating for a shift from job-based qualifications to task-specific competence. He emphasizes the importance of self-assessment, continuous evaluation, and the ability to adapt to varying work environments and tasks. This episode is a must-listen for safety professionals and frontline workers aiming to enhance their safety protocols and operational efficiency. Key Takeaways: Start Work Authority vs. Stop Work Authority: Understanding the difference and importance of both concepts. Task-Specific Competence: The necessity of evaluating workers' readiness for specific tasks rather than relying solely on job qualifications. Continuous Self-Assessment: Encouraging workers to assess their own fitness for duty and seek help when necessary. Adapting to Changing Environments: Strategies for maintaining safety and efficiency when faced with new tasks or environments. Building the Right Culture: Creating an environment where workers feel comfortable admitting when they need help or are unfit for a task.   Register FREE to be apart of the next Free Frontline Fundamentals - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817011082585/WN_1AiwFJXbSCqNyQ5q16Js5w Webinar sessions that coincide with the Frontline Fundamentals Articles in the Incident Prevention magazine written by David McPeak, Director of Education. This webinar will provide you with tools, tips and advice to help your Frontline team to become even better Safety Leaders. It is a small sample of the in-depth Frontline Training program that can be done online or delivered on your company's learning management system (LMS).   Check out all the articles written in iP Magazine for Frontline Fundamentals - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/... Visit www.ip-institute.com for more training and education!   #StartWorkAuthority #SafetyFirst #TaskSpecificTraining #WorkplaceSafety #FrontlineFundamentals #DavidMcPeak #FitForDuty #SafetyCulture #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalEfficiency   ________________________________ 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!

Special live Frontline Fundamentals from the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo in San Diego, CA covering Unnormalizing Deviation.   Register to be apart of the next Free Frontline Fundamentals - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817011082585/WN_1AiwFJXbSCqNyQ5q16Js5w Webinar sessions that coincide with the Frontline Fundamentals Articles in the Incident Prevention magazine written by David McPeak, Director of Education. This webinar will provide you with tools, tips and advice to help your Frontline team to become even better Safety Leaders. It is a small sample of the in-depth Frontline Training program that can be done online or delivered on your company's learning management system (LMS).   Check out all the articles written in iP Magazine for Frontline Fundamentals - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/... Visit www.ip-institute.com for more training and education! ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Register to be apart of the next Free Frontline Fundamentals - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... Webinar sessions that coincide with the Frontline Fundamentals Articles in the Incident Prevention magazine written by David McPeak, Director of Education. This webinar will provide you with tools, tips and advice to help your Frontline team to become even better Safety Leaders. It is a small sample of the in-depth Frontline Training program that can be done online or delivered on your company's learning management system (LMS).   Check out all the articles written in iP Magazine for Frontline Fundamentals - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/... Visit www.ip-institute.com for more training and education! ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Check out all the articles written in iP Magazine for Frontline Fundamentals - https://incident-prevention.com/blog/... Step one in The Art of Safety is optimizing culture and relationships, which involves being a C5 Safety Leader. C5 Leadership is about strategically using positional authority while growing personal influence. It's critical to understand everyone has dual roles in safety as a leader and task performer. C5 Safety Leadership is a simple, practical, and effective approach to improve safety leadership skills.   Sign up for the next Frontline Fundamentals - https://ip-institute.com/frontline-webinars/ Visit www.ip-institute.com for more training and education!   ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Listen to David McPeak, CUSP talk about the book Who Moved My Cheese?, written by Spencer Johnson, M.D.   Sign up for the next Frontline Fundamentals - https://ip-institute.com/frontline-webinars/ Visit www.ip-institute.com for more training and education!   ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Author Ken Sheridan explains what an organization needs to do to get safety right – including the how and the why. View training & courses at https://ip-institute.com/ ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Rod Courtney is the author of The Eight Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture. Each habit is a standalone principle that promotes safety and the well-being of your workforce. All of them together provide a comprehensive picture of what a successful safety and health management system looks like and a powerful lesson of how to lead safety. During this session, Rod will discuss the habits and answer questions.   Check out Rod Courtney's book here - https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-Safety-Culture/dp/1662926189/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OUW3BFGDLNMW&keywords=the+8+habits+of+a+highly+effective+safety+culture&qid=1663961966&sprefix=the+8+habits%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1   Check out David's book here -  https://www.amazon.com/Frontline-Incident-Prevention-Innovative-Practical/dp/1662929056/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MO9QD0GWFK3L&keywords=david+mcpeak&qid=1663963022&sprefix=david+mcpeak%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1   View training & courses at https://ip-institute.com/ Check out the https://utilitysafetyconference.com/ ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Understanding. That's a one-word summary of why you should read this book and what you will learn from it. Understanding yourself first and then understanding others. Understanding what others expect from you and your team and understanding situations and the impacts of your decisions. Finally, my favorite line from the book, understanding the more control you give up, the more command you get. It's your ship!   View training & courses at https://ip-institute.com/ ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Frontline Fundamentals - The Success Principles, CUSP Topics Covered: Extreme Ownership Normalization of Deviation Us Versus Them Mentalities   Have you ever read a book and ended up with so many sticky notes as placeholders, highlights and margin notes it was difficult to read again? This is one of those books for me. I was expecting a bunch of cool SEAL stories, which I got. What I wasn't expecting and was thrilled to see is how insightful and practical the book is for individuals and organizations. In this presentation we'll establish what Extreme Ownership means and how we can apply it to our leadership and safety. Following that, we'll use exerts from the book to discuss specific challenges we face every day and principles that will help us overcome those challenges. As the authors say, “The principles are simple, but not easy. Taking ownership for mistakes and failures is hard. But doing so is key to learning, to developing solutions, and, ultimately, to victory.” View training & courses at https://ip-institute.com/ ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Frontline Fundamentals - Extreme Ownership with David McPeak, CUSP Have you ever read a book and ended up with so many sticky notes as placeholders, highlights and margin notes it was difficult to read again? This is one of those books for me. I was expecting a bunch of cool SEAL stories, which I got. What I wasn't expecting and was thrilled to see is how insightful and practical the book is for individuals and organizations. In this presentation we'll establish what Extreme Ownership means and how we can apply it to our leadership and safety. Following that, we'll use exerts from the book to discuss specific challenges we face every day and principles that will help us overcome those challenges. As the authors say, “The principles are simple, but not easy. Taking ownership for mistakes and failures is hard. But doing so is key to learning, to developing solutions, and, ultimately, to victory.” View training & courses at https://ip-institute.com/ ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!  

Frontline Fundamentals - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with David McPeak, CUSP Most people are familiar with the title “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” but they may not be aware of the book's subtitle: “Powerful Lessons in Personal Change.” That's why I am highlighting this book first in this series of articles – because, as Covey said, “If I want to change my situation, I have to focus on the one thing I can control – myself.” This establishes a theme that will continue throughout each of the books I have chosen for this series. Successful and effective people are accountable and responsible to and for themselves and their teams. And perhaps most importantly, they understand how to use the gap between a stimulus or event and their response with a focus on their desired outcome in decision making. ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Frontline Fundamentals - Safety Axioms with David McPeak, CUSP Too often we focus so much on the nuts and bolts of safety (e.g., grounding procedures, Ohm's law, work methods for a pole-top rescue) that we lose sight of the big picture. There's no doubt the nuts and bolts are important, but they lose value if we don't understand and apply the following safety axioms: Safety must be led, Culture drives behavior, people are not how we wish they were, Replace common sense with common knowledge, Measure what you want, Know the power of why and what, Engage in safety by design and defense in depth, Never need protective equipment including PPE, and Make everything plural. ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Frontline Fundamentals - Common Sense with David McPeak, CUSP How did you learn the stove was hot? Common sense tells us we have an innate awareness of hazards and yet I'm guessing most of us touched it and learned it was hot. What about brushing your teeth? Ever hurt yourself doing that? When was the last time you locked your keys in your vehicle or slipped on ice? Have you ever run into a stationary object while driving? Common sense would tell us these things should never happen and yet they do. ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Frontline Fundamentals - Hazards Do Not Discriminate with David McPeak, CUSP Hazards do not discriminate nor should we. If you have seen Game of Thrones, you understand how infighting among groups and teams can become so severe, they lose sight of their real enemy. Don't let that be true with your team and hazards. Learn and apply the importance of teamwork in hazard identification and control to keep you and your team safe. ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

In this special episode, we sit down with the Director of Professional Development for the Incident Prevention Institute, David McPeak, to discuss his new book, called Frontline Leadership—The Hurdle. Listeners will learn all about why the book is such an impactful and insightful read for anybody who is a utility safety leader or aspiring leader! If you'd like a copy of the book, you can get it today at https://amzn.to/2XUSqyi.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Improving your job briefings can lead to greater safety, productivity, quality, system reliance and customer satisfaction. So why is it that many leaders make the mistake of making their job briefings monotonous and uninspiring? Citing an insightful segment from the popular Frontline utility safety leadership training program, David McPeak breaks down how to have thoughtful, confident and impactful job briefings.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

When it comes to OSHA's rules for information transfer, it's important to start with the hazard. Employers have the responsibility to identify and control known hazards to ensure worker safety. When unknown hazards exist, the risk levels are elevated because workers may not have all the information they need to safely do the work. Pam Tompkins breaks down what OSHA requires for information transfer and what you can do to help ensure worker safety. This discussion was developed from our popular online, self-paced video-driven course, OSHA Electric Power Standards with Pam Tompkins & Matt Edmonds. This course was built to provide you with a simple and practical way to learn about OSHA's Electric Power standards 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V and provide you with expert insight and interpretations that help you understand the applications of the regulation. For more information on how you can purchase this course, visit https://ip-institute.com/osha-electric-power-standards/   ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Often, being compliant with safety rules, guidelines and laws is mistaken for being safe. In this episode, David McPeak explores the pitfalls of assuming safety compliance is enough to ensure safety. He'll also discuss why compliance is often good if it's the starting point in your safety goals, but it's bad if it's the ending point.  This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline. First developed as a classroom experience, but now also available online as a video-driven, self-paced course, Frontline helps you improve the leadership and safety across your organization. To learn more about bringing Frontline to your organization, visit FrontlineUtilityLeader.com.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

How did you learn the stove was hot? Common sense tells us we have an innate awareness of hazards and yet I'm guessing most of us touched it and learned it was hot. What about brushing your teeth? Ever hurt yourself doing that? When was the last time you locked your keys in your vehicle or slipped on ice? Have you ever run into a stationary object while driving? Common sense would tell us these things should never happen and yet they do. This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline. First developed as a classroom experience, but now also available online as a video-driven, self-paced course, Frontline helps you improve the leadership and safety across your organization. To learn more about bringing Frontline to your organization, visit FrontlineUtilityLeader.com.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Altitudes, humidity and transient over voltages, oh my! When OSHA updated its 1910.269 standards back in 2014, it brought about a number of changes to minimum approach distance—or MAD—requirements to take into account the unique environmental changes that can impact air insulation.  In this episode, Pam Tompkins goes over why those changes were made and how they help improve the safety of your workers.  This discussion was developed from our popular online, self-paced video-driven course, OSHA Electric Power Standards with Pam Tompkins & Matt Edmonds. This course was built to provide you with a simple and practical way to learn about OSHA's Electric Power standards 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V and provide you with expert insight and interpretations that help you understand the applications of the regulation. For more information on how you can purchase this course, visit https://ip-institute.com/osha-electric-power-standards/ ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

To be an effective leader, one leadership style does not fit all. Learn why it's important to adapt your leadership styles based on the situation, people and context in this podcast with David McPeak. This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline. First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced course, Frontline helps you improve the leadership and safety across your organization. To learn more about bringing Frontline to your organization, visit FrontlineUtilityLeader.com.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

Learn why emotional intelligence is a fundamental key to leadership success and how it helps create better communication amongst your team. David McPeak will give insights into the importance of emotional intelligence and provide you with some tips and guidance.  This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline. First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced course, Frontline helps you improve the leadership and safety across your organization. To learn more about bringing Frontline to your organization, visit FrontlineUtilityLeader.com.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2021 to receive a 5% discount!

What is influence and why is it an essential trait for every leader to have? David McPeak will discuss just that in this episode as well as provide some insights on how you can improve your own influence.  This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline. First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced course, Frontline helps you improve the leadership and safety across your organization. To learn more about bringing Frontline to your organization, visit FrontlineUtilityLeader.com.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

How do utility safety & ops leaders have healthy relationships with their team in ways that makes the team, its team and the quality of life better? Join David McPeak as he answers this question and also explains why it is impossible to be an effective leader if you don't have healthy relationships with your team. This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline. First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced course, Frontline helps you improve the leadership and safety across your organization. To learn more about bringing Frontline to your organization, visit FrontlineUtilityLeader.com.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

What is utility safety and operations leadership? How do influence, performance and standards apply? These are the questions David McPeak will answer in this Frontline Utility Safety Leadership session. First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced course, Frontline helps you improve the leadership and safety across your organization. To learn more about bringing Frontline to your organization, visit FrontlineUtilityLeader.com.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!

If there is one thing that is especially challenging for people to overcome, it's leading people to accept and embrace change. Join David McPeak as he discusses how great utility leaders lead change. This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline.  First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced course, Frontline helps you improve the leadership and safety across your organization. To learn more about bringing Frontline to your organization, visit FrontlineUtilityLeader.com.  ________________________________ 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 podcast2023 to receive a 5% discount!