In our latest NECA Safety Roundup Podcast, Mike Starner and Wes Wheeler explore the Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP), an initiative that connects veterans to the electrical industry. Guests Jason Iannelli and Donnie Farmer share insights on how VEEP leverages military experience through intensive training, mentorship, and strong industry partnerships, empowering veterans to transition smoothly into rewarding, safety-focused careers.

Please join Mike and Wes as they welcome NECA representatives for the NFPA 70E Technical Committee, Jason Wolfe and Bradley Caudwell.  They will discuss the recent proposed changes and updates from the 70E first draft meetings held last year and talk about the upcoming second draft meeting to be held over the summer. The first draft report for the next NFPA 70E is now available at www.nfpa.org/70E and the comment period is open for you to provide input on these proposed changes.  After you navigate to that page, click on the next edition tab to see the proposed language and changes for 2027. Don’t be a bystander, get involved in the process and provide your voice, you may just have a great suggestion for the future.

In the latest episode of the NECA Safety Roundup Podcast, hosts Mike Starner and Wes Wheeler are joined by George Arhos (IBEW) and Virgil Melton (Electrical Training Alliance) to discuss the growing demand for qualified medium-voltage cable splicers. Learn how advanced training programs and certifications like the NCSCB are raising the bar for safety, quality, and reliability in the electrical industry. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on why investing in competency is critical for contractors, customers, and the workforce!

"Please join NECA, and member company Alterman Electric as their Spanish safety professionals discuss Mental Health in the Spanish Community and Workforce. It is an important topic that affects everyone in Construction.  Please share this message with all workers who may speak Spanish as a primary language.  And Remember, "It's Okay to Not Be Okay," Reach out and call 988 if you need assistance." 

Join Wes and Mike as they invite Scott Margolin, an industry expert on Arc Flash Garments and protection for workers around electrical hazards. Scott was a featured Keynote for the NECA Safety Professionals Conference, NSPC, in 2016 and works with many others in the testing and development of Arc Rated Garments and has recently worked closely with OSHA through the organization "Partnership for Electrical Safety" developing guidance.  His insight into the comparison of training for hazardous hobbies and training for electrical hazards shows how proper preparation will keep you safe and alive!
https://www.osha.gov/electrical/flash-hazards; https://tyndaleusa.com/fr-safety-resources/

Please join Mike Starner and Wes Wheeler for this episode of the NECA Safety Round Up. Recorded at the 2024 NECA Show in San Diego, they discuss preparing for safety at the show, the NECA Safety Roundtable Discussion and many of the topics that were presented by NECA Safety.  There were also discussions about the NECA Safety Professionals Conference as well as the NECA Safety Professionals Institute. This is a great way to hear all that NECA Safety has delivered and upcoming in 2025! Stay Safe!

 "What's Your Plan, for and after retirement." Listen to real-world preparations for starting retirement. No, not the financial plan, your activity plan.  We all know that staying active is key to staying healthy and engaged. Craig's advice is for everyone, from those entering the trade to those entering retirement as we speak.

Please join NECA and one of our member company’s safety professionals discussing the dangers of heat for our Spanish speaking workers in the construction industry.  Heat affects everyone and we anted to provide a specific message to this community, in their own language, on the symptoms, precautions and details in understanding OSHA’s new proposed rulemaking on Heat Regulations. Jon Atteberry, VP of Safety for Alterman had his team prepare this message for the NECA Safety Round Up and NECA encourages you to share this video podcast with any and all Hispanic workers that could benefit from this discussion.

Join Wes Wheeler and Tom Domitrovitch as they have a candid conversation on NEMA, NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety innovations and industry trends. This was featured during Arc Week Presentations but presented here to ensure all NECA Safety Round Up viewers and listeners have an opportunity to hear this important message.

Neil Tolson, Executive Director of the Electrical Industry Certifications Association (EICA) sits down with Mike and Wes to discuss how his organization is tackling unique challenges faced by the electrical industry. Cranes are a critically important tool in electrical construction but requirements around competency, qualifications, and certifications can be a lot to understand. Neil lays out what you need to know about operator certification, how the organization came to be, and what they are working on next.