IBEW 11’s SAFETY FIRST PROGRAM

IBEW 11 is committed to creating a culture where safety is a top priority for every one of our members, every day. We want each of you to have a safe workplace, to go home each night to your families, and to stay up-to-date on all of the latest safety rules and regulations. The goal of our Safety Program here at IBEW 11 is zero incidents. We’ve put together a list of useful resources, and will continue adding to this page in the coming months. Let us know what topics you’d like us to cover. Remember, safety rules are your best tools!

Safety First, It Lasts a Lifetime.

Meet Safety Director Mike Costigan

Mike Costigan

Safety, He Says, is His ‘Passion’ 

Longtime IBEW 11 journeyman Mike Costigan brings years of experience to his job as the local’s new Safety Director. We spoke to him about his experience in the field, and his goals for the union’s new Safety Program over the next year. 

Q: Mike, tell us a little about yourself. How long have you been an IBEW 11 member and what roles you have served in the union? 

A: I’ve been a proud member of IBEW 11 for 35 years. I’m very excited about being appointed the local’s new Safety Director. I’ve also been the District 3 Business Rep for the past three years, so I have a lot of experience dealing with the members on the job and all the problems they confront each day. I’ve also been involved with labor at the regional level as one of the union’s labor delegates to the LA County Federation of Labor, plus I’m a South Bay Workers Investment Board member. 

IBEW 11 Blog

Monthly Safety Topics

The Dangers of Crystalline Silica Dust

THE DANGERS OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST

Century City

PREVENTING OVERHEATING ON THE JOB

IBEW International’s Code Of Excellence Stresses Safety

International President Lonnie Stephenson talks about the importance of making safety a #1 priority for our 350,000 members in the construction division as part of IBEW’s Code of Excellence to keep our industry competitive.

Safety Resources

IBEW Code of Excellence
IBEW International’s Code of Excellence Explained

IBEW Code of Excellence
The Importance of Safety in IBEW’s Code of Excellence

CAL-OSHA
CAL/OSHA

Construction Guide Summary

CAL/OSHA

Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry

Covid 19 - Stop the Spread
COVID Resources

Resources on the COVID-19 Virus