More than one hundred IBEW 1245 safety stewards from 15 different properties across California and Nevada, along with members of the 1245 Executive Board and staff, gathered for the annual “Hold the Pull” Safety Summit in Vacaville, California to renew their commitment to the peer-to-peer safety program that has become a national model. IBEW 1245… [Read More]
How to Overcome Safety Complacency in the Workplace (via EHSToday)
Successfully combatting complacency starts by understanding that the root cause of complacency is how the brain handles repetitive behavior. In other words, complacency is a by-product of habit.
Suicide Prevention: 5 Things You Should Know (via OSHA)
Suicide is a leading cause of death among workingage adults in the United States. It deeply impacts workers, families, and communities. Fortunately, like other workplace fatalities, suicides can be prevented. Below are 5 things to know about preventing suicide.
“I’ve Seen Death, But It’s Crazy Bringing Life Back” — IBEW 1245 members at NCPA save the life of their co-worker
It was the beginning of the workweek at NCPA’s Lodi Energy Center, which began like any other typical Monday in May for the IBEW 1245 members who work at the plant. Combustion Turbine Specialist Scott “Scotty” Aistrup was outside doing some switching; Lead Relief Operator James “Jim” Meyer, a 1245 Shop Steward, was outside by… [Read More]
New ‘988’ Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Video: ‘Control the Pressure’ Presents an Important Message About Gas Safety from IBEW 1245
“𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟, 𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑤 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦.”
“Safety First, Last, Always. There’s Nothing Else To It” – Highlights from IBEW 1245’s “Control The Pressure” 2022 Safety Summit
On July 6, 2022, fifty IBEW 1245 safety stewards in the Control the Pressure (CTP) Peer-to-Peer Safety Committee met for a Safety Summit at the Sunrise Center in Vacaville, California. The summit marks the first in-person gathering in two years since the onset of the pandemic. Safety Committee members Leo Lopez, I&R Tech from San… [Read More]
Lessons from the IBEW Health and Safety Caucus
Recently, IBEW 1245 Health and Safety Committee members Mike Tafoya, Dan Boschee, Steve Speak and I attended the IBEW Safety Caucus in Tempe, AZ. There were some great breakout sessions and information that I would like to share. This incredible presentation from Ken Lynch (A Moment in Time) and Tom Harkins (A Secondary Impact) describes… [Read More]
Safety Alert! STOP USE/RECALL on Select 3M DBI-SALA ShockWave2 Arc Flash Shock Absorbing Lanyards
1245 Peer-to-Peer Safety Committees Double Down to Build Safety Culture
IBEW 1245’s Hold the Pull (HTP) and Regulate the Voltage (RTV) Peer-to-Peer Safety Committees met at the IBEW 1245 Union Hall on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 and Wednesday, June 8, 2022 respectively to advance planning for how to magnify 1245’s safety message across our jurisdiction. IBEW 1245 Business Manager Bob Dean kicked off the meetings,… [Read More]
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