Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. A lot of safety lessons do not come from a manual. They come from moments that get too close.

In this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Matt Poland joins Asa to talk about growing up around the trades, working as an iron worker apprentice, moving into the water utility world, and eventually bringing that field experience into his role with OEL.

Matt shares stories from job sites, water districts, treatment plants, and electrical work that shaped the way he thinks about risk, PPE, safety culture, and what it takes to get people home safely. From working at heights and dealing with heat stress to close calls around energized equipment, this conversation is honest about the pressure, pride, and shortcuts that can show up in the field.

He also breaks down why trades can become a rite of passage, why younger workers may be changing the PPE conversation, why public awareness and enforcement are shifting jobsite behavior, and why safety leaders carry an enormous burden across fall protection, confined space, chemicals, electrical safety, glove compliance, and more.

This episode is about more than equipment. It is about respect for the people who build, repair, maintain, and protect the infrastructure everyone else depends on.

If you work in electrical safety, utilities, water treatment, construction, industrial work, PPE, safety management, or the trades, this conversation will make you think about close calls, culture, and the real-world reasons safety has to be taken seriously.

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Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades.

Rules matter. Compliance matters. But Brad Johnson believes real safety has to go deeper than a rulebook.

In this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Asa sits down with Brad Johnson, safety coordinator at Parker Water Sanitation and author of Non Compliant Safety: Practical Applications for Safety Beyond Compliance, to talk about what it actually takes to build a safety culture that works in the real world.

Brad explains why compliance should be treated as a starting point, not the finish line, and why safety professionals need to focus first on risk, field conditions, worker behavior, and the decisions people make when no one is watching.

From oil and gas to municipal water operations, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, fall hazards, PPE, electrical safety, and frontline risk assessments, this conversation is about helping people understand safety before they are asked to follow another policy.

Brad also shares why safety leaders need to get out from behind the desk, why workers must be empowered to own their own safety, and why low-quality PPE or punishment-based programs can create barriers instead of better outcomes.

This episode is for safety professionals, electrical workers, utility teams, contractors, supervisors, municipal crews, and anyone responsible for keeping people safe around real hazards.

Learn more about Brad’s book at noncompliantsafety.com.

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Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. Power has to show up. That sounds simple, but the systems behind it are anything but.

In this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Amy Cook from Always On Energy Research breaks down grid reliability, energy policy, baseload power, and the real cost of keeping electricity available when people need it most.

From utility resource planning and data center demand to residential solar, battery backup, coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy, this conversation looks at what it really takes to keep the lights on.

Amy explains why simple generation-cost metrics can miss major grid expenses, why total system cost matters, and why backup, transmission, firming, and capacity all have to be part of the conversation.

She also shares her perspective on local energy independence, the role of residential solar and batteries, the limits of utility-scale intermittent resources, and why innovation depends on abundant, affordable, reliable power.

If you work in electrical safety, utilities, energy policy, infrastructure, power generation, data centers, or emergency planning, this episode will make you think differently about what reliability actually costs.

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Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. Electric vehicles are evolving fast… but are we keeping up with the safety risks? In this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Captain Patrick Durham from StacheD Training, firefighter, engineer, and leading voice in EV safety, breaks down what’s really happening behind electric vehicle fires, battery failures, and first responder exposure.

From thermal runaway and off-gassing to arc flash risks and evolving safety standards, this conversation dives into the realities most people don’t see.

Captain Durham shares firsthand insights from the field, explaining why EV fires behave differently, how hidden dangers can emerge even without flames, and what first responders must consider in rapidly changing scenarios.

As EV adoption accelerates across industries, the gap between technology and safety is becoming harder to ignore.

If you work in electrical safety, utilities, emergency response, or infrastructure, or simply want to understand the real risks behind EV technology, this episode will change how you think about it.

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Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades.

AI is evolving fast, but is it moving too fast to understand the risks?

In this new episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Preston Knight, owner of IT Specialists, sits down with our host, Asa Dyer, to break down AI’s real impact on business, cybersecurity, and data privacy. From “vibe coding” to the hidden dangers of large language models, the conversation explores how companies are adopting AI without fully grasping the consequences.

Preston shares firsthand insights from the cybersecurity world—explaining how data is being used, where it’s going, and why businesses may be exposing themselves to risks they can’t yet measure.

If you’re utilizing AI tools—or thinking about it—this episode will change how you approach them.

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Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades.

On this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Asa Dyer talks with industry legend Roy Paulson to share the story behind one of the most influential names in electrical safety and manufacturing.

Explore a third-generation leader at Paulson Manufacturing as they share the American story of electrical safety, innovation, and global success. From WWII roots to arc flash shield tech and military collaborations, he discusses patents, legacy, and how Made in USA impacts international sales—plus business advice for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry professionals.

This conversation is a deep look into leadership, innovation, and the principles that drive long-term success in business and life.

Whether you're in the trades, manufacturing, or leadership, this conversation provides insights you won't want to miss.

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Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family-owned business that manufactures arc flash safety gearnsulated tools

In this week's episode, Asa Dyer sits down with Chris Boden to continue their raw, direct, and unfiltered discussion—covering real experiences, perspectives, and conversations that don’t always get said out loud.

They explore the growing skills gap, the reality of student debt, and why the trades offer a powerful alternative path. It’s an honest conversation about education, work ethic, and the people needed to keep our infrastructure — and our future — running.

No script. No filters. Just a conversation worth hearing.

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Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family-owned business that manufactures arc flash safety gear, insulated tools, and trusted across the trades. In this week's episode, Asa Dyer explores the rise and fall of the Geek Group, founded by Chris Boden, long before “makerspace” became popular.

Listen in as we cover Boden’s Bitcoin venture, which turned into a legal disaster after an undercover agent infiltrated his space. It details the federal raid, money-laundering charges, and Boden’s time in prison.

He discusses rebuilding his life, returning to YouTube, and using his experiences to inspire others. He humorously reflects on what it means to survive—and thrive—as a ‘gangster.’

This conversation is packed with valuable life lessons, honest reflections on the blurry lines between legality and morality, and a behind-the-scenes look at America’s electrical and technological infrastructure.

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Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family-owned business that manufactures arc flash safety gear, insulated tools, and is trusted across the trades.

In this episode, get ready for a hilarious conversation with host Asa Dyer and his brother, Forrest Dyer, Regional Sales Manager at OEL Worldwide Industries. Filled with behind-the-scenes stories from Forrest’s days working at Olive Garden, Buckle, and as a door-to-door salesperson in LA, plus real talk about what it means to grind through tough jobs and how those experiences shape your career, character, and sense of humor.

Learn about mastering the art (and awkwardness) of sales, working for family, and relying on humor and resilience in both business and life.

Tune in for lively family banter, practical insights from the field, and a reminder that sometimes, the best way through life’s toughest moments is to laugh your way forward.

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Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family-owned business that manufactures arc flash safety gear, insulated tools, and is trusted across the trades.

On this episode we join host Asa Dyer and special guest Heath Garrison, Enforcement Coordinator at National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), with U.S.A Department of Energy (DOE), leader in electrical safety and member of the NFPA 70E committee, as they dive deep into the evolving world of America’s electrical infrastructure.

Discover untold stories, practical insights, and the latest updates on electrical safety standards, including a special look at the upcoming NFPA 70E 2027 guidelines.

From lifelong lessons in the trades to the future of renewable energy, data centers, batteries, and the myths and realities of robots in electrical work—you won’t want to miss this informative, inspiring, and humorous conversation

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