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

• History of Electrical Utility Safety Rules
• Application of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules
• Definitions of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules
• Intent and application of the Specific Rules
• 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.

• Powerline Technicians (Apprentices and Experienced Journeymen)
• Utility Arborists/Tree Care Workers (Apprentices and Experienced Journeymen)
• Electrical Workers/ Substation Electrical Workers/Street Light Workers/Under Ground Electrical Workers (Apprentices and Experienced Journeymen)
• Contract Administrators (responsible to co-ordinate electrical work in proximity to electrical apparatus)
• Electrical Supervisors/Managers/Engineers

This course is one day (7 hours) in length; the training can also be customized based on the customer needs.