<p>In this episode, I sit down with <strong>Steve Kopp</strong>, VP of Safety, Health, &amp; Environmental with <strong>MJ Electric</strong> and the creator of the <strong>Step &amp; Touch Potential Simulator</strong> an innovation that’s transforming how linemen learn grounding and bonding.</p><p>Steve shares his career journey in electrical safety, the difference between “safety on paper” and real jobsite culture, and the mindsets that keep crews accountable. We then dig into the process of creating the simulator from the “aha” moment to prototyping, testing, and earning Quanta’s <strong>CEO Innovation Award</strong>.</p><p>Finally, Steve talks about the real-world impact this tool is having across the industry, what’s next for safety training, and his advice for anyone looking to bring new ideas into the trades.</p><p>Whether you’re in the line trade, in safety, or just curious about how innovation comes to life in the field, this episode offers valuable lessons.</p>

Powerline Podcast

Ryan Lucas

Step & Touch Potential | The Simulator Changing Safety Training | Steve Kopp | 190

OCT 30, 202555 MIN
Powerline Podcast

Step & Touch Potential | The Simulator Changing Safety Training | Steve Kopp | 190

OCT 30, 202555 MIN

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<p>In this episode, I sit down with <strong>Steve Kopp</strong>, VP of Safety, Health, &amp; Environmental with <strong>MJ Electric</strong> and the creator of the <strong>Step &amp; Touch Potential Simulator</strong> an innovation that’s transforming how linemen learn grounding and bonding.</p><p>Steve shares his career journey in electrical safety, the difference between “safety on paper” and real jobsite culture, and the mindsets that keep crews accountable. We then dig into the process of creating the simulator from the “aha” moment to prototyping, testing, and earning Quanta’s <strong>CEO Innovation Award</strong>.</p><p>Finally, Steve talks about the real-world impact this tool is having across the industry, what’s next for safety training, and his advice for anyone looking to bring new ideas into the trades.</p><p>Whether you’re in the line trade, in safety, or just curious about how innovation comes to life in the field, this episode offers valuable lessons.</p>