Local 1245’s Peer-to-Peer Program for Line Safety

Hold the Pull is the IBEW 1245 peer-to-peer safety initiative for members who work within the electrical line trades .

This initiative seeks to create a safety culture that motivates IBEW members to promote safety through mutual support and protection on the job. Hold the Pull was selected as the initiative title  based on the old wire stringing emergency call out to stop the pull, check the problem, clear the problem and then  resume the work. Hold the Pull applies to any safety related work process, rule or condition within the line trade. The goal of the Hold the Pull initiative is for all workers to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their crewmates.

Members can consult with a Hold the Pull Safety Steward to help resolves safety concerns that arise. If the Safety Steward is not able to resolve the issue, it can be referred to the Hold the Pull Advisory Committee.

If you want more information about the Hold the Pull program, or to volunteer to be a Safety Steward, please contact Business Representative Casey Kelley CFK0@IBEW1245.com.

Peer Committee Chairman:

Mike Van Egmond, Turlock Irrigation District  
209-620-0413    mcvaneg@hotmail.com

Peer Committee Members:

Fred Aboud, Nevada Energy Reno  
775-722-5682    fredaboudnv@gmail.com

Rob Azevedo, Plumas Sierra  
530-249-4604    rob_azevedo@yahoo.com

Dan Mayo, PG&E Merced  
209-631-1388   dmayo123@aol.com

Pete Sandoval, PG&E  Fresno
559-285-1894    pxs93710@yahoo.com

Jesse Murrill, Silicon Valley Power
208-819-3038   jesseandnalu@hotmail.com

Greg Bargas, PG&E San Jose
831-682-1830  gman1367@yahoo.com

Garrett Gross, SMUD
916-539-8004  garrettgross1985@gmail.com

Nick Rains, Liberty Energy
707-540-4186 knickrains@gmail.com

IBEW 1245 Staff/Support:

Casey Kelley, Business Representative
775-857-9750  CFK0@IBEW1245.com