IBEW Safety Video: Know When to Say When

EIn IBEW Aprenticeship 400

Jan 17, 2020

While qualified electric lineworkers and electricians are often willing to go above and beyond the call, some jobs require specific experience. That’s why it’s important to stop and reassess a situation if there’s ever doubt about a job’s task or a procedure requirement. If a new issue arises on the job, an additional safety planning and job briefing should occur before resuming work. The most important thing on the job is to be able to go home after a fair day’s work.

Know when to say when. It can save your life and the lives of those working with you. Safety is smart. Prevention is power.

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