Safety Meetings: Make Them More Meaningful

According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), the median number of days away from work due to electrical injury was 10. That stat comes courtesy of data spanning the years 2003 through 2017 that ESFI sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That report revealed the sobering fact that the utilities and the construction industries require safe work practices and a disciplined culture of safety and compliance.

There are precautionary measures that a utility or a construction organization can take to lessen the chance of a job site injury. One of the most beneficial of those measures is holding regular safety meetings.  (more…)

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Phishing and Other Dirty Data Tricks

Ask people to describe utility workers, and they’ll likely say things like “essential” and “hard-working.” But, what about a word like hygienic? Digitally hygienic, in particular. As the industry continues shifting analog operations into digital formats, employees at all levels of a utility company should be aware of basic digital hygiene practices. This way, the utility as a whole has a better chance of protecting sensitive internal and customer data.

Digital hygiene is a phrase used to describe practices and habits. These habits keep one’s information or data safe and secure. It can be the difference between keeping confidential data secure and allowing a breach. To help utilities who may need guidance in this area, we’ve put together a few basic tips. You can use them to deploy part of a digital hygiene training program for utility employees. (more…)

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UPA Completes EMWD’s AMI Retrofit and Installation Services Project Ahead of Schedule!

On May 4, 2019, Chris Sirles accepted an award from Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD).  Commemorating the successful completion of EMWD’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Retrofit and Installation Services Project. …

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