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Hosted by Brian McCauley and Derek Vigstol of e-Hazard, these sessions will bring major value to anyone looking to better understand electrical safety compliance. Whether it is as simple as trying to figure out what electrical personal protective equipment is needed, or as challenging as meeting the latest OSHA requirements, both Brian and Derek make this simple to understand as well as implement. The topics discussed will be helpful to anyone, from experts in the field or those just starting out. Each episode will tackle various electrical safety topics, so you are always guaranteed to walk away with something new. We focus on helping you keep your teams safe when it comes to electrical work as well as how to implement the best practices in electrical safety compliance. Derek Vigstol is an Electrical Safety Consultant for e-Hazard. He has been in the electrical industry for over 11 years and is an expert on NFPA 70E. Brian McCauley handles Sales & Marketing for e-Hazard and has been in the electrical industry for 17 years.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
In this episode, Derek and Brian are joined by e-Hazard founding partner, Bill Shinn, PE. A pioneer in the Electrical Safety industry, Bill has taken the lead on developing training for DC applications such as electric vehicles, batteries, and DC chargers. DC battery applications are rapidly evolving, creating challenges and uncertainty, as new technologies continuously join the market. We focus on keeping safety measures and training in step. Join Bill, Derek, and Brian as they clarify the risks and best-practice safety protocols in the rapidly expanding DC-powered world.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
On this podcast Derek and Brian discuss, “What is a Qualified Electrical Worker?” There has been a lot of confusion in the industry around this topic and Derek and Brian try to set the record straight for everyone. Questions like, “Who qualifies the electrical worker?, and “How an electrical worker can become qualified,” and the importance of an Electrical Safety Program to define roles in the organization are all discussed on this podcast. Join Derek and Brian for this discussion as it should assist with any questions and provide some clarity around this common question.
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
On this podcast Brian and Derek discuss continuing education in the electrical industry. They will discussed what options are available in the electrical industry as well as how can you specifically accomplish your goals for CEU’s. Also, with all the state regulations for how CEU’s are handled, Derek and Brian suggest some ways that you can ensure you are getting the proper credit. Join Brian and Derek for this discussion so you will be up to speed on this impactful topic.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
On this podcast Brian and Derek have a special guest, Zarheer Jooma, PE. Zarheer is a Professional Engineer as well as a Partner for e-Hazard and brings a lot of experience to the electrical industry. There is a lot of confusion around this level 0 and Derek and Zarheer do a great job detailing out what to look for as well as how to simplify this topic so we all are safe and compliant. Join Brian, Derek and Zarheer for this discussion so you will be up to speed.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
In “Avoiding Contact, Part 2” Brian, Derek and George continue their discussion of protection strategies for avoiding inadvertent contact, as well as training needs and advocacy within the industry. Join Brian, Derek and George for this discussion and download “Part 2” now!
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
On this podcast Brian and Derek have a special guest, George Cole. George has a very strong background as an electrician and works for a utility in Arizona. We will discuss the methods for avoiding inadvertent contact as a protection strategy, as well as what OSHA and NFPA 70E say on the subject. Donning PPE, or de-energizing electrical equipment, is not enough to ensure safe working conditions. Derek and George give some great details around additional practices to consider. Join Brian, Derek and George for this discussion and download this episode now!
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Don’t throw those manufacturers’ manuals away just yet! NFPA 70B sets the stage for a new era in electrical equipment maintenance. From needs’ assessments to predictive maintenance to OSHA, Brian and Derek explain the ramifications of transforming a long-time “recommended practice” into an industry standard.
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Join Brian McCauley and Derek Vigstol as they discuss the revisions in 2024 NFPA 70E. While the changes in the 2024 revision are not ground-breaking, there are shifts that impact practices in the industry, perhaps more significantly than first appears. Find out how Annex S, limited approach boundaries, verifying Electrically Safe Work Conditions, among other changes, will impact the industry.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Seth McCoy, Test & Evaluation Engineer/Technician Lead for Battery Innovation Center (BIC), joins us as we discuss a new frontier - electric vehicles.
Intro – 00:00:30:00
Introduction of Guest: Seth McCoy – 00:02:15:00
What does the testing process involve for batteries? – 00:04:30:00
What hazards do you see during testing? – 00:07:05:00
There is still a lot to learn and discover because this tech is so new – 00:09:32:00
Importance of partnerships between e-Hazard and BIC to learn more and keep people safe – 00:13:24:00
Adapting Safe Work Practices to Batteries – 00:17:30:00
What hazards do batteries present in everyday life not just for EV? – 00:18:24:00
Battery Innovation Center Website and Seth contact info – 00:21:08:00
Closing Remarks – 00:22:03:00
Outro – 00:23:28:00
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
In this podcast, we discuss Energized Electrical Work Permits and share best practices used by some of our clients.
Intro – 00:00:30:19
Electrical Safety Programs – 00:02:47:10
Increase in ESP Interest – 00:03:25:02
Benefits of Developing Your Own ESP 00:05:35:19
Who & How Do ESP’s Help? – 00:07:56:00
Energized Electrical Work Permits – 00:11:30:07
Best Practice for Implementing/Improving ESP’s – 00:15:34:26
Implementing an ESP Takes Time – 00:18:21:26
Upcoming Trade Shows – 00:20:29:25
Outro – 00:22:02:00