The PoleOS™ Company
Ask the NESC Expert (Winter 2026)
- January 29, 2026 at 2 PM CST
This live webinar will increase your knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®) .
IKE’s in-house NESC expert, Grant Glaus, and structural analysis expert, Malcolm Young, will answer your questions and clear up common confusions and real-world challenges faced by electric utility, communications, and engineering professionals.
During the webinar, we will explore frequently asked questions related to NESC rules, such as:
- What is the clearance required from a power or communication line to a tree?
- What are the clearance requirements for anchor guys (down guys) and span guys? How do they apply to the electric supply space, communication space, and communication worker safety zone?
- What are the NESC requirements for fiber-optic cables in the supply space?
This webinar is eligible for PDH or Continuing Education credit. To earn credit, you must attend the live webinar and complete the form we’ll provide at the conclusion.
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Know the Code. Stay Safe.
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Meet our speakers
Kathleen Szot-Fritz
Content and Communications Leader ikeGPSKat has more than 15 years of experience in PR, communications and marketing across diverse industries. Kat has spent nearly half of her career in the energy industry, including roles with Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and GE. She holds a BA in economics and art history from the University of Notre Dame.
Grant Glaus, P.E.
NESC Training Instructor ikeGPSGrant is a registered professional electrical engineer with 25 years of experience in electric utility engineering, including line design, planning studies, joint use, and teaching NESC, OSHA, and distribution line design classes. He has served on NESC Subcommittee 5, Overhead Lines – Strengths and Loadings since 2006. Before joining IKE, Grant had 15 years of experience supervising and managing the engineering department at Columbia Rural Electric Association.
Malcolm Young, P.E.
SVP Structural Analysis ikeGPSMalcolm is a licensed professional engineer and creator of the IKE PoleForeman structural analysis engineering software. He has 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry which includes working as a power delivery distribution design engineer, line crew supervisor, and standards engineer for Alabama Power.