Unfortunately, we must report another fatal accident that occurred yesterday afternoon, taking the life of one of the many linemen who travel to our jurisdiction to work. Journeyman Lineman John Ostroski from IBEW Local Union 222 in Florida was killed in a vehicle accident. Preliminary reports indicate that the transmission right-of-way road he was driving… [Read More]
PNNL Invention Reduces Risk of Battery Explosions (via U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
A deceptively simple sensor system developed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory can prevent dangerous conditions from developing in outdoor battery cabinets. Supported by DOE’s Office of Electricity, IntelliVent is designed to be installed in cabinet-style battery enclosures, which are becoming common for stationary grid energy storage. IntelliVent responds to smoke, heat, or gas alarms… [Read More]
1 Texas lineman killed, another injured when their basket fell 106 feet (via KHOU News)
The men were inside a metal lift basket attached to the jib of a crane when the basket became unstable and separated from the crane, according to deputies. The basket reportedly dropped approximately 106 feet to the ground.
“It Feels Like I Won” — IBEW 1245 frontline members share their experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine
After 12-year IBEW 1245 member Glen Bernard lost his cousin to COVID-19, he struggled – and continues to struggle—to find closure. “There was no real funeral … and we’ve never really emotionally closed the book, because we couldn’t say goodbye to him,” he said, recounting the painful, difficult experience that far too many families have… [Read More]
Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19 in Effect (via Dept. of Industrial Relations)
The regulations require that employers implement a site-specific written COVID-19 prevention program to address COVID-19 health hazards, correct unsafe or unhealthy conditions and provide face coverings. When there are multiple COVID-19 infections or outbreaks at the worksite, employers must provide COVID-19 testing and notify public health departments. The regulations also require accurate recordkeeping and reporting… [Read More]
Fred Aboud Joins Local 1245 Staff
Seventeen-year IBEW 1245 member Fred Aboud has joined the IBEW 1245 staff as a Business Rep. He will be working with members in Outside Construction, as well as 1245’s peer-to-peer safety programs. Aboud began his utility career as a line apprentice at Sierra Pacific Power Company (now NV Energy). He became a journeyman in 2008… [Read More]
COVID-19 FAQs — Updated (via OSHA)
This page includes frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
SMUD and WAPA Team Up for Transmission Tower “Train-the-Trainer” Program
In early September, IBEW 1245 members from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) teamed up for a joint “Train-the-Trainer” program on transmission tower climbing and rescue techniques. While SMUD is a municipal utility, and WAPA is federal (part of the Department of Energy), both are represented by IBEW… [Read More]
Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard (via CPSC)
Enforcement for the Beryllium Standards in Construction and Maritime (via OSHA)
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