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Utility Safety in Depth - The Safety Alchemist: Gina Vanderlin, CUSP, CSP, CHMM, CIT - Data into Utility Safety Insights
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- May 1, 2026
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Read the article: https://incident-prevention.com/blog/confronting-data-bias-to-improve-safety-outcomes/ Effective mitigation requires leaders to regularly audit data, standardize definitions and measurement practices, and create psychologically safe reporting environments. This podcast episode features Gina Vanderlin, CUSP, CSP, CHMM, CIT, Health and Safety Program Manager at PSEG Long Island and a self-professed ”Safety Alchemist”. In a deep dive with host Kate Wade, Gina explores how safety professionals can transform raw data and standard procedures into meaningful organizational change. The conversation focuses on her Applied Alchemy article series for Incident Prevention magazine, specifically highlighting the hidden dangers of data bias and the evolving safety risks associated with new energy technologies like lithium-ion batteries. Key Takeaways The Concept of Safety Alchemy: Rather than just following compliance-based checklists, a ”safety alchemist” blends diverse disciplines—such as behavioral science, decision science, and engineering—to transform information into actionable insight. The Evolution of Battery Hazards: As utilities integrate EVs and grid storage, employers must reconsider hazard communication. Batteries often bypass traditional scrutiny because they are classified as ”articles,” but damaged or failing batteries introduce significant chemical and fire risks. Data Bias in Safety Management: Bias is a natural human trait, but in safety data, it can lead to ”ghost” weaknesses. Gina identifies five key biases—survivorship, selection, measurement, historical, and algorithmic—that can cause a safety system to drift away from reality. The ”Geographic Presumption”: Under a new OSHA letter of interpretation (Jan 2026), injuries caused by personal devic…