ISPC Tailboard Talks

Come join us for the latest episode of Tailboard Talks, where you’ll hear safety discussions from some of the top experts in the electric utility industry!

ISPC Tailboard Talks is a education podcast hosted by ISPC, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ISPC hosts ISPC Tailboard Talks, a education show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  Anomalies Matter with Dr. George Gela

  Nov 7, 20251h 1mS0

  <p >Host Jim Vaughn interviews Dr. George Gela, PhD, Peng.  Dr. Gela is an internationally recognized expert in electric utility systems with a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a distinguished career spanning research, teaching, and consulting. He has managed major R&D initiatives at EPRI, taught power systems and renewable energy at several universities, and delivered training and technical seminars across more than 20 countries. Founder of Berkshire Electric Transmission Consulting, Dr. Gela has authored hundreds of technical publications, served in leadership roles for IEC and other international organizations, and received numerous global awards for his c...

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  Episode #30

  Changing of the Guard with Jerry Havens and Jim Vaughn

  Oct 24, 202554 minS0

  <p >Jerry Havens and Jim Vaughn kick off a new era for Tailboard Talks and discuss what’s next. They talk about upcoming guests and both the iP Conference and T&D Trainers Conference and Tradeshow. Jim also shares his experiences about writing for Incident Prevention Magazine and its early days of publication.</p> <p > </p> <p >This episode is sponsored by: UBM Utility Business Media</p>

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  Episode #29

  Cable Identification & Remote Cutting with Mark Savage

  Aug 15, 202556 minS0

  <p >Mark Forster & Jerry Havens sit down with Mark Savage to discuss everything Underground. In this episode of ISPC Tailboard Talks, we dive into the life-saving importance of proper cable identification and remote cutting in the electric utility industry. Our guest, Mark Savage shares real-world stories, proven best practices, and critical safety steps that align with OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA 70E standards. From testing before you touch, to using multiple verification methods, to leveraging remote cutting tools that keep you outside the arc flash boundary, this conversation is packed with practical advice every lineworker and safety leader needs to hear. Whether...

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  Episode #28

  Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape with Mike Starner

  Jun 27, 202554 minS0

  <p >Mark Forster Jerry Havens sit down with NECA’s Mike Starner to discuss the high-level changes under the new regulatory landscape in Washington DC and what that means for the electric utility industry in the ISPC Tailboard Talks segment.  The conversation with Mike continues as they dive into regulatory changes, training, attracting new people to the industry, what is changing from a contractor standpoint, NECA’s support and standing in the industry, and lastly, Mike’s final words to the contractor industry.</p> <p >This episode is sponsored by: T&D PowerSkills</p> <p >Timeline:</p> [0:00] Introduction [4:47] Sponsor Message: T&D Pow...

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  Episode #27

  EPZ for Trucks and Step Potential with Jim Vaughn

  Jun 5, 20251h 3mS0

  <p >In episode 27, host Mark Forster sits down with Jim Vaughn to discuss EPZ for Trucks and Step Potential in the electric utility industry. In the Tailboard Talks segment Mark and Jim discuss what OSHA requires of the employer in EPZ for trucks and step potential. During the guest segment the conversation continues by discussing EPZ for trucks and step potential and what hazards are brought into the work zone at ground level for the workers working on the ground. How to protect the workers on the ground and what actually goes into protecting them.</p> <p > </p> <p >This e...

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