Led by Danny Raines, CUSP – a 40-year veteran of Georgia Power, respected utility safety consultant, and contributor to Incident Prevention magazine – this engaging course provides an in-depth look at one of the most critical yet misunderstood aspects of line work: distribution cover-up.

Using real-world examples, incident case studies, regulatory context, and visual storytelling, Danny shares hard-earned lessons on how improper cover-up continues to result in fatal or catastrophic contacts, despite decades of available solutions. Participants will gain a clear understanding of OSHA regulations, the hierarchy of controls, minimum approach distances, and how proper cover-up techniques can prevent tragic outcomes. This course goes beyond compliance—equipping workers with a mindset of hazard anticipation, better decision-making, and a simplified rule for self-assessment: “Danny’s Elbow Rule.”

With humor, humility, and urgency, Danny challenges lineworkers, safety professionals, and leaders to rethink their approach to energized work—especially when it comes to face-to-ground contacts—and commit to consistent, effective cover-up practices.