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Ep 9 - Beyond Compliance: How Brent Jeffries Is Redefining Safety in the Electrical Industry
12/24/2025
Ep 9 - Beyond Compliance: How Brent Jeffries Is Redefining Safety in the Electrical Industry
In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Brent Jeffries of Bierer Meters / ECOS for a powerful conversation about why true electrical safety goes far beyond rules, checklists, and compliance. Brent shares how safety in the electrical industry must evolve from a policy-driven mindset into a people-first culture of trust, accountability, and leadership. Drawing from real-world field experience, innovation in safety tools, and lessons learned across the utility and contractor space, this episode challenges how safety is traditionally taught, enforced, and measured. ⚡ In this episode, we cover: Why compliance alone does NOT keep workers safe How safety culture is built—not mandated The role of leadership, trust, and communication in preventing incidents Innovation in electrical safety tools and training Bridging the gap between safety programs and field reality What utilities, contractors, and linemen can do TODAY to reduce risk Whether you’re a lineman, foreman, safety professional, utility leader, or apprentice, this conversation will reshape how you think about electrical safety, hazard awareness, and workforce responsibility. 🎧 PowerGridTalks brings real conversations from the bucket trucks to the boardrooms—featuring the people who keep the grid strong and the lights on. 👉 Subscribe for more episodes on lineman life, utility leadership, safety culture, training, and the future of the power grid. 👍 Like, comment, and share this episode with someone who works in the electrical industry. 🔗 Learn more:
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