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May 2025 Edition of News @ 11

Click here to read the May edition of News @ 11 featuring legislative updates, a report…

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Start the day with your mind and body ready to work 

By Mike Costigan, IBEW Local 11 Safety Officer  When I worked in the field, it was imperative…

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Working Safely in Confined Spaces

By Mike CostiganIBEW Local 11 Safety Director With the influx of refinery work and the tasks…

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The Basics on Trenching Safety

By Mike Costigan In anticipation of the work picture picking up in Los Angeles County soon,…

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Don’t Gamble When the Stakes are Your Life

By Mike Costigan When I see someone driving while looking down at their cell phone, I…

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Here Come the Helmets!

By Mike Costigan As the NFL continues to place the dangers from head injuries front and…

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Listen Up!

By Mike Costigan We spend so much time and attention protecting our eyes, that sometimes our…

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The Ins and Outs of Trenching and Excavations

By Mike CostiganIBEW Local 11 Safety Director Trenching and excavation work presents serious hazards to all…

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Stepping Up Safely: The Dos and Don’ts of Ladder Usage  

By Mike Costigan As I visit jobsites here in local 11, I notice more and more…

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