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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 225 - Mike Starner - National Electrical Contractors Association
Description: Episode 225 features Mike Starner from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), joining Dr. Ayers for a focused conversation on electrical safety leadership. The episode centers on how electrical contractors can reduce risk, strengthen field‑level decision‑making, and build a culture where safety is integrated into every task — not treated as a compliance checkbox.
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🧠Key Themes
1. Electrical Work Requires a Higher Standard of Safety
Mike emphasizes that electrical hazards are:
Fast
Unforgiving
Often invisible until it’s too late
This demands a proactive, disciplined approach to hazard identification and control....