Program Description

This one-day awareness course provides participants with a basic understanding of electrical hazards related to hydrovac/vacuum truck use and what is required to assess and control these hazards.

Program Content

• Introduction to electrical safety
• Basic electrical theory
• Energy flow and barriers
• Electricity and the body
• Induction
• Step and touch potential
• Safe limits of approach
• Personal protective equipment
• Job planning
• Hydrovac electrical safety

Who Should Attend?

This program is suitable for operators or support personnel working with or near hydrovac/vacuum trucks.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Personal Protective Equipment / What to Bring

Participants are required to bring their own CSA-approved foot, head, and eye protection, suitable outdoor clothing, and suitable work gloves.

Learning Evaluation

To obtain a certificate of completion for this program, participants must be present for the full program and achieve a grade of 70% or more on the written multiple-choice test.

Participant Course Evaluation

At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.

Important Notices & Accommodations

AODA Accommodations

IHSA is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all customers who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our goods or services. Individuals requesting accommodation are asked to advise IHSA of the nature of accommodation that is required by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-263-5024.

Program Details and Pricing

Program
Details

Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility

Total Course Price at
Your Facility

Program Duration
1 Day

Member Fee
$199

Member Fee
$1,425

Max Participants
15

Non-member Fee
$398

Non-member Fee
$2,850