EPZ for Substations with Jim Vaughn

In episode 26, host Mark Forster sits down with Jim Vaughn to discuss EPZ for Substations in the electric utility industry. In the Tailboard Talks segment Mark and Jim discuss what OSHA requires of the employer in EPZ for Substations. During the guest segment the conversation continues by discussing EPZ in Substations and what the big differences are when working inside the fence. If the substation is an equipotential plane and everything is bonded together why is EPZ still needed. What are some of the challenges with EPZ in subs, and what is Jim’s one takeaway that all should get from this episode.

 

This episode is sponsored by:

Bierer Meters

Electric Culture of Safety

Timeline:

1. [0:00] Introduction
2. [1:44] Sponsor Message: Bierer Meters
3. [2:46] Tailboard Topic: EPZ for Substations
4. [14:01] Sponsor Message: Bierer Meters
5. [17:00] Special Guest: Jim Vaughn
6. [54:01] Sponsor Message: Electric Culture of Safety
7. [55:35] Concussion