Program Description

This one-day awareness course provides participants with a basic understanding of electrical hazards related to the telecommunications sector 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
  • Telecommunications electrical safety
 

Who Should Attend?

This program is suitable for workers such as telecommunications personnel who are working near high-voltage and low-voltage equipment that is located overhead or underground.

 

Important Notice

This is an awareness program only. Successful completion DOES NOT qualify the participant to install, inspect, maintain, or repair electrical equipment/apparatus except as set out in the applicable legislation.

 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

 

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
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
20
Non-member Fee
$398
Non-member Fee
$2,850

Session Details


From: Jul 07, 2025 - To: Dec 08, 2025
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E120442Electrical Safety-Telecommunications7/7/2025 8:30:00 AMBarrieBarrie Construction Association Register
E121158Electrical Safety-Telecommunications9/8/2025 8:30:00 AMBarrieBarrie Construction Association Register
E123275Electrical Safety-Telecommunications9/9/2025 8:00:00 AMThunder BayFort William Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E121164Electrical Safety-Telecommunications11/3/2025 8:30:00 AMBarrieBarrie Construction Association Register
E121170Electrical Safety-Telecommunications12/8/2025 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register