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

Safety News

Safety Report – January 2024

Safety Report – January 2024

January 31, 2024
Working Safely in Confined Spaces By Mike CostiganIBEW Local 11 Safety Director With the influx of…
The Basics on Trenching Safety

The Basics on Trenching Safety

November 22, 2023
By Mike Costigan In anticipation of the work picture picking up in Los Angeles County soon,…
Don’t Gamble When the Stakes are Your Life

Don’t Gamble When the Stakes are Your Life

June 15, 2023
By Mike Costigan When I see someone driving while looking down at their cell phone, I…
Here Come the Helmets!

Here Come the Helmets!

March 27, 2023
By Mike Costigan As the NFL continues to place the dangers from head injuries front and…
Listen Up!

Listen Up!

December 29, 2022
By Mike Costigan We spend so much time and attention protecting our eyes, that sometimes our…
Safety Report – May 2022

Safety Report – May 2022

May 9, 2022
The Ins and Outs of Trenching and Excavations By Mike CostiganIBEW Local 11 Safety Director Trenching…
Stepping Up Safely: The Dos and Don’ts of Ladder Usage  

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

March 31, 2022
By Mike Costigan As I visit jobsites here in local 11, I notice more and more…
Safety Report – December 2021

Safety Report – December 2021

December 22, 2021
Working Energized Equipment  By Mike CostiganIBEW Local 11 Safety Director Having worked 35 plus years in…
Safety Report – Heat Illness is a Real Concern

Safety Report – Heat Illness is a Real Concern

October 5, 2021
As fires in California and the Pacific Northwest rage on, even the most defiant anti-climate-changers are…
The Dangers of Crystalline Silica Dust

THE DANGERS OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST

Century City

PREVENTING OVERHEATING ON THE JOB

coming soon

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