AEGIS Loss Control is pleased to announce its latest webinar, Increasing the Effectiveness of Distribution Overhead Line Inspection Programs, on September 4, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT.
Industry experience has shown that electric utility personnel focused on reliability and operational aspects of their systems sometimes do not recognize potential exposures that could affect public safety. The reality is that over sixty-five percent of electric claims reported to AEGIS involve overhead distribution lines and equipment. We invite you to tune in to hear how effectively documented distribution line inspections can identify and remediate substandard conditions before they become a hazard to the public.
Who Should Attend
Individuals responsible for electric distribution overhead line inspection and maintenance, risk management, and field supervision will benefit from attending this webinar. We also welcome anyone interested in understanding more about AEGIS Loss Control’s Focused Service, Electric Utility Distribution Overhead Line Inspection presentation, which provides practical advice to those who perform overhead line inspections on how to recognize conditions that may impact public safety and reliability.
What is Covered
This critical safety presentation focuses on the importance of an effective line inspection program, offering practical tips for line inspectors, including awareness of leaning poles, excessively sagging wires, and broken guy wires that may affect required clearances or present potential dangers to utility personnel or the general public. Participants will review incidents involving electric shock from energized guy wires or low conductors that have occurred, focusing on lessons learned from incidents when deficiencies were not identified and properly addressed.
About the Presenter
Howard Somers serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Loss Control for AEGIS Insurance Services. He has been with AEGIS for thirteen years and has 40-plus years of experience in the electric utility industry. Prior to joining AEGIS, Howard served as General Manager of Electric Operations for Consolidated Edison. Before that, he was Director of Environmental, Health and Safety, and worked as a Bulk Power Senior System/Grid Operator for the New York City electric and steam systems.
Howard has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering – Brooklyn Polytechnic, as well as a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York and is certified as a Safety Professional and as an Electrical Safety Compliance Professional.
For more information or to register for this webinar, contact Michelle Battagliese by e-mail or at 201.508.2855.
About AEGIS Loss Control Webinars
AEGIS Loss Control is proud to host a series of webinars focusing on electric, natural gas, water and renewable operations, as well as on fire protection and generation stations. Risk managers and member company employees who work in safety, engineering and operations roles can attend from the convenience of their homes or offices. Click here to be alerted to our upcoming webinars or to access past webinars posted on our website.
