About Danny
Danny began his career in the electrical utility industry in June 1967 in Macon, GA with Georgia Power Company. Danny served a short time in the U. S. Army in 1968-69 and is a Viet Nam Era disabled veteran. He returned to Georgia Power where worked as a lineman until 1985. He then worked as contract coordinator over utility crews and line clearing forestry. In late 1996, Danny entered the Safety and Health Division, and was promoted to Supervisor, then later to Project Manager, and finally to Corporate Safety Consultant for the Distribution and Transmission organizations.
Danny retired from Georgia Power on December 1st, 2007, as the Safety Consultant for Distribution and Transmission organizations and founded Raines Utility Safety Solutions, LLC.
Danny is currently an Affiliate Instructor at Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta, GA, an electric utility Subject Matter Expert and Consultant in civil cases, and supports electrical Contractors, Co-Ops, and Municipal utility companies across the US.
Danny Raines, CUSP, is a recognized founding member of the Utility Safety & Operations Leadership Network (USOLN).
Danny Raines, CUSP, is a foundational figure in the utility industry, having served as a founding member of the Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN) and its prestigious credentialing program. As a member of the original CUSP committee, Danny was instrumental in developing the core body of knowledge and served as one of the program’s inaugural proctors to ensure the highest standards for certification. The CUSP credential stands alone as the only utility-specific safety certification in the industry, specifically designed to address the unique high-voltage and operational challenges faced by utility safety professionals. Drawing from over 40 years of experience at Georgia Power, Danny’s leadership on these early committees helped bridge the gap between field-level expertise and professional safety standards. Today, his legacy continues through the thousands of professionals who carry the credential he helped build from the ground up.
Danny Raines, CUSP was inducted into the Lineman’s Hall of Fame
Danny Raines, CUSP was inducted into the Lineman’s Hall of Fame, an honor created to acknowledge and pay respect to lineworkers who have made notable contributions to the industry. His induction recognizes a lifetime of dedication to the electrical utility industry and the safety of its workers, showcasing the “passion for the linework industry” that unites all Hall of Fame members.
Danny’s extensive career began in 1967 at Georgia Power Company, where he spent 18 years as a lineman, a role he returned to after serving as a U.S. Army Viet Nam Era disabled veteran. In 1996, he pivoted his focus to Safety and Health, eventually rising to become a Corporate Safety Consultant for GPC’s Distribution and Transmission organizations. Upon retiring in 2007, Danny founded Raines Utility Safety Solutions, LLC, ensuring his expertise continued to benefit the industry. He remains a pillar of knowledge today as an instructor at Georgia Tech Research Institute and a vital Subject Matter Expert for utility companies nationwide. His profound impact is further cemented by his role as a founding member of the Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network/CUSP Credential and as a prolific contributor to Incident Prevention magazine. Through his podcast, “The Voice of Experience,” his articles for iP Magazine and his regular appearance on the iPi Forum, Danny continues to share the invaluable lessons of a career spent protecting his fellow linemen, ensuring his legacy will live on.
To many of us at Incident Prevention (iP), Danny Raines is far more than an esteemed colleague; he is a cherished friend whose wisdom and genuine care we deeply value. We are profoundly grateful for his decades of tireless service, his passion for safety, and his unwavering dedication to helping and protecting every worker in this industry. His contributions have made an immeasurable impact, and we are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor with him.