Osmose University Webinars

Join fellow utility subject matter experts providing hour-long webinars on various wood and steel topics. These webinars are offered at no charge.

Our webinars are eligible for IEEE PDH credit. To qualify, you must attend the webinar live and complete the IEEE evaluation we will provide following the event.

From Assessment to Action: Total Structure Rehabilitation Case Study

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

When structures deteriorate due to environmental factors, they no longer function as intended. Ensuring structural resiliency requires ongoing vigilance and focus. Establishing appropriate and timely assessment strategies to identify structural deterioration and allowing practical and cost-effective restoration solutions is imperative before failure occurs. Join us for a webinar to discuss the challenging assessment of a vital river crossing structure located on a tributary of the Mississippi River. 

Presenter: Alex Smirnov

Navigating the Flames: Best Practices in Wildfire-Resistant Transmission and Distribution Systems

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Intense and often fatal, wildfires are an increasing threat when supporting conditions exist. They pose significant safety risks to communities and expose electric transmission and distribution infrastructure to extreme conditions. If unprotected, these structures can suffer damaging effects, including collapse. Join this webinar to discuss cost-effective and efficient strategies while bolstering structure resilience and enhancing public safety and trust.

Presenter: Lieb Sauermann and Kris Neighbor

Pole Attachment/Joint Use Contract Best Practices

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

A pole attachment contract is something every pole owner and attacher must have to allow for the provision of electric, phone, cable, or internet services to their customers. This type of agreement must promote collaboration, mutual benefits, and service to mutual customers without sacrificing the safety and reliability of services provided. In many cases, pole attachment agreements are outdated, creating liability for all parties and causing lost revenue for pole owners and ineffective services for attachers. Join this webinar to learn more about the best practices.

Presenter: Sean Knowles

Beneath the Surface: Strategies for Mitigating Contact Voltage Risk in Underground Distribution

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Mobile detection solutions provide utilities with intelligence and visibility into the health of their underground distribution systems and assets. Using a combination of cutting-edge electric field detection technologies and purpose-built data systems, technicians proactively scan utility systems and detect electrical faults before they can impact utilities. 

Presenter: David Kalokitis

Exposing Hidden Threats in Underground Electric Distribution Systems

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

This webinar will address some of the most common issues affecting Padmount transformer/cabinet and underground distribution systems service life. It will include the identification of program management pitfalls and the communication of effective program management practices and strategies.

Presenter: Kevin Niles and Lieb Sauermann

Aerial Services: Leading-edge Technology and In-depth Structural Assessment

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Detailed summary COMING SOON.

Presenter: Matt Gardner and Jonathan Harris