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Program Description
This program is primarily for electrical workers including supervisors/managers of workers that perform electrical work and/or tasks on or in proximity to electrical transmission or distribution systems. This training program is a thorough examination of the electrical definitions, the electrical rules including the application and interpretation of the rules and definitions.
The Electrical Utility Safety Rules are embedded in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for both Construction and Industrial Programs this training is designed to provide attendees with knowledge in the application of the Electrical and Utility Safety Rules.
Program Content
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History of Electrical Utility Safety Rules
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Application of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules
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Definitions of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules
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Intent and application of the Specific Rules
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Industry issues and challenges
Who Should Attend?
Electrical workers that are expected or have been given authorization to work on or in proximity to electrical apparatus.
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Powerline Technicians (Apprentices and Experienced Journeymen)
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Utility Arborists/Tree Care Workers (Apprentices and Experienced Journeymen)
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Electrical Workers/ Substation Electrical Workers/Street Light Workers/Under Ground Electrical Workers (Apprentices and Experienced Journeymen)
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Contract Administrators (responsible to co-ordinate electrical work in proximity to electrical apparatus)
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Electrical Supervisors/Managers/Engineers
This course is one day (7 hours) in length; the training can also be customized based on the customer needs.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Personal Protective Equipment / What to Bring
Participants are required to bring a current copy of the Electrical Utilities Safety Rules (EUSR).
Learning Evaluation
Learners must achieve 80% on a written knowledge evaluation to successfully complete the course.
Participant Course Evaluation
At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.
EUSR & UWPC Questions
Looking for more clarification or have questions about IHSA's Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR) book? Fill out our EUSR Questions Form and we will get back to you.
Looking for more clarification or have questions about IHSA's Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC) book? Fill out our UWPC Questions Form and we will get back to you.
Sessions After April 1, 2024
The new pricing listed below will come into effect on April 1st 2024
Program
Details
Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility
Total Course Price at
Your Facility
Program Duration
1 Day
Member Fee
$195.00
Member Fee
$1,390.00
Max Participants
20
Non-member Fee
$390.00
Non-member Fee
$2,780.00
Session Details
From: Aug 27, 2025 - To: Aug 27, 2025
City: Any
Region: Any
| ihsa_EventNumber | CourseName | Date | City | Location | |
| E117739 | Electrical Utility Safety Rules | 8/27/2025 8:00:00 AM | Thunder Bay | Fort William Training Centre - Thunder Bay |
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