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Below are the quotes and written statements from attendees of conferences and safety workshops that I have been privileged to work with.
Initially I started my Culture-Leadership-Safety consulting in 2003 with Georgia Power Company. I had the help of Danny Raines (www.electricutilitysafety.com), who started his 40 plus year career at Georgia Power as a lineman, then worked his way up to head entire safety programs. Danny is also a pilot, and is one of the smartest people I’ve ever met. He now gives safety keynotes and workshops to utility companies around the nation. On many occasions, Danny I discussed the many unique similarities (human behaviors) between aviators and lineman. Utility linemen are like “fighter pilots!” They are hard working, highly skilled individuals who work both alone and as a team. They have a lot of training. They learn through others by doing! Through experience and time on the job they learn habits, techniques, the “way it’s done around here.” As Danny would often say, “Experienced linemen have to be careful not to teach the less seasoned linemen how to break the rules and still live.” I love that statement! Linemen and fighter pilots work in high risk and often dangerous work environments. Each of us provides a product (electricity and freedom) that the public enjoys, yet often takes for granted. Like an aerial dogfight there’s no room for second place. It’s the little things that kill us! Anytime I see a line crew in bucket truck, I offer up a silent prayer that our Maker keep them safe.
Jeff Espenship, President and DEO of Target Leadership
Danny,Your presentation in Salt Lake City at IP workshop was one of the best I have ever seen..
Tom Hicks, Safety and Health
PNM Resources
We really enjoyed the presentation. Got lots of positive feedback from the crews.
Bill Burchett
Riviera Utilities
Daphne and Foley, Al.
Danny,I enjoyed the presentation on “Who Is Your Safety Leaders” at IP workshop .The committee members really enjoyed your personal stories and passion for safety. You bring credibility to the meeting that is desperately needed to relate to employees.
Daniel Carabajal, Manager Constructions Methods Transmission
Southern California Edison
Danny,
Thank you for the presentation at Albuquerque, NM Operations Center for PNM Resources. The crews really were impressed and you personal experiences and passion for safety were recognized.
Greg Nelson, Executive Director Utility Services
PNM Resources
Danny Raines,
I attended your safety presentation last year at the TCIA Expo in Milwaukee and it was great !
John D. V. Johnson
Nels J. Johnson Tree Experts, Inc.
Danny,
Thank you for the presentation at Austin, Tx. The break out safety committee members really enjoyed your personal experiences and passion for safety and accident prevention. The Root Cause Analysis and Accident Investigation were perfect!
Mike Conyers
American Public Power Association
Danny,
Thank you for the presentation at Boston Safety Workshops. The safety committee members really enjoyed your personal experiences and passion for safety and accident prevention.
Pat Hyland,
Northeast Public Power, Boston, Ma
Danny,Hi. I had the pleasure of being in your seminar this morning at the expo and meeting you afterwards when Cynthia walked up. I will say again that your presentation today is the best that I have ever seen and Mr. Calley Pittman and our safety director Rick Polk both said the same thing.
You made a great presentation to the Safety Committee workshop in St Louis. Dynamic and passionate presentation and information was just what the committee needed.
Scott Walker, Safety and Health
Ameren Corporation
