Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Lawrence "Larry" Kahn, Research Fellow with Tulane University Law School about "Utility vegetation management report and real solutions that leverage technology".  Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:
















Industrial security and vegetation management. 0:00

Palo Alto Networks offers Zero Trust security for operational technology, simplifying management and automating threat detection.
Larry discusses vegetation management at industrial conference in New Orleans.


Tree removal safety and underreporting of deaths. 3:01

Expert highlights the dangers of tree removal work, with one death per week in the US.


Safe ship recycling and environmental regulations. 6:05

Larry, former lawyer turned entrepreneur, aims to make ship recycling safer and more environmentally friendly.
Company prioritized safety during hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, impressing OSHA and industry professionals.


Utility Vegetation Management and Law School Education. 11:25

Entrepreneur discovers lack of legal knowledge in utility vegetation management, decides to teach law school course instead.
Professor creates institute to teach students about utility vegetation management, leading to job placement and industry recognition.


Using satellite technology to prevent power outages. 15:16

Larry: Tree and powerline conflicts cause 70-80% of power outages, resulting in $100-150B annual loss.
Utilities face challenges prioritizing tree removal due to conflicting demands and limited resources.
Arborists found 90% accuracy in satellite technology for identifying potential powerline conflicts.


Utilizing AI for vegetation management in power lines. 22:50

Artificial intelligence can help prevent electrocutions by detecting powerline conflicts.
Larry Khan shares insights on vegetation management for utilities.


















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