The knowledge gap within utilities, construction, and related industries is more of a growing concern than ever — especially when it comes to serious injuries and exposures.
I often speak with clients about their need for trainable or experienced workers in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, or in HVAC systems. And if we look further, this gap certainly extends to leaders who are expected to support workers with these skills, especially leaders who have limited experiences of their own. Leaders who lack hands-on experience often lack the competencies to more fully understand various jobs and the situational hazards that could lead to various errors and harm producing incidents.