Setting the Standard for Lineworker Safety

Who We Are

The Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction (ISPC) was formed in 2004 as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) Louisiana Association to focus exclusively on safety, health and training for powerline workers throughout the United States and potentially other nations, as well.

Our mission is to advocate safety and health in the powerline construction and maintenance industry by researching and developing, safety, training and health standards, educating, training and assessing skills as well as defining best practices auditing programs and advising management.

ISPC can also provide safety initiatives and consulting specific to the electric utility industry in the areas of accident investigation, safety and training program evaluation, live line bare hand and hot stick training and lineworker evaluation placement testing.

Testimonials

  • Powerserve Technologies

    Our business was growing, and our internal skills were not keeping pace. We have always been able to hire our talent off the streets. Times have changed. We knew we wanted to begin “in house” training of our apprentices/new hires, and top performing entry level employees for our Substation Engineering and Construction business. We reached out to ISPC. Their response and involvement were immediate. HEY,,, We had options! They provided initial guidance. ISPC then adapted to our needs quickly and efficiently. Communication was top notch. They worked to help us get Certified with the Department of Labor. They provided us with a world class curriculum, testing, visual aids and continued guidance throughout the process. Their team is experienced, customer focused and always there for me. When compared, we have found ISPC and T&D Powerskills, their partner, to be affordable and comprehensive. ISPC continues to be a valued partner in our quest for continuous improvement.

  • Lubbock Power & Light

    ISPC has established itself as a reliable resource and partner in our training programs. Their comprehensive expertise and ability to deliver high-quality instruction across all facets of the utility industry distinguish them from other training providers. We are consistently impressed by their dedication and commitment to enhancing the skills and knowledge of not only our workforce, but the industry as a whole.

  • CenterPoint Energy

    After a few failed attempts with other vendors, I reached out to T&D Powerskills Training regarding our Transmission Training Program. Our program was in its infancy, and we were struggling to develop the content we desired. The T&D team had several training modules we purchased and still use today.

    Recognizing our need to develop content more specific to our departmental needs, Ron Schenk scheduled a meeting with the ISPC team. Once meeting Mack and Jim, our team knew this was going to be a good working partnership. Their focus on safety, quality content and standardized teaching methods gave us the tools needed to build a program we’re proud of.

    ISPC brought knowledge and experience specific to our Transmission Training Program. Their industry background drove our content development to success where other vendors had fallen short. Over the past 6+ years, our partnership with ISPC has yielded completed Transmission Helper, Transmission Apprentice, and Transmission Grounding Guideline curriculums that are training our workforce for the future.

     We rely on our partners at ISPC for current and future training development needs. They’ve proven year after year that they can meet our needs and challenges with quality and experience.

Our Partners

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