USOLN - Utility Safety Ops & Leadership Network
The Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN) is a non-profit organization focused on creating safer and more productive work environments for the utility industry. They offer various resources and programs to achieve this goal, including the only utility specific certification program, The Certified Utility Safety Professional Credential - CUSP, professional development opportunities, and networking events.
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Episodes
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
In this episode, Lindsay Friesen, CUSP, Allteck LP, shares her journey from traffic control to leadership in the utility sector. She discusses essential time management tools, the power of delegation, and how leveraging technology can improve productivity. Lindsay offers actionable strategies to help safety professionals and managers balance responsibilities while achieving both personal and organizational success. Tune in for insights that can enhance your work-life balance and boost efficiency in any role.
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
In this episode, we sit down with Danny Raines, a founding member of the KSP certification and a retired Georgia Power veteran. Danny shares his journey into the utility industry, starting from a childhood fascination with electricity to a long and impactful career at Georgia Power. He offers valuable insights into professional development, safety practices, and leadership in the field. Tune in to hear about the pivotal moments that shaped his career and how his experiences continue to influence safety training today.
Danny's Book - Legends of an Ol' Lineman
https://www.amazon.com/Legends-Ole-Lineman-learning-Journeyman/dp/1662863985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=259GLUUXQBGBR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cBdI6bQVfSGKsGXX3CUSaA.WavlA6pRRwfLnlTxUaJIdOt9rjJ_redfUKPb_jifWso&dib_tag=se&keywords=danny+raines+cusp&qid=1722602048&sprefix=danny+raines+cusp%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
We talk with Rod Courtney who is a USOLN board member about his upcoming book titled "Advice from the worst safety professional ever" and how what he has learned can help you on your path to safety.
Connect with Rod - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-courtney-chst-cusp-wcls-89612066/
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
In this special episode we talk with the USOLN Board Chair, Jeff Clemons. We discuss a host of topics including how the USOLN was formed, some USOLN member benefits, and about their coveted CUSP Program that is the only utility specific credential in the industry. Jeff is a wealth of knowledge and works for San Diego Gas & Electric!
Learn more at https://usoln.org/