Utility Work Protection Code

Program Description

This program is part of the implementation of a standard work protection code in Ontario. Upon successful completion of this program and examination, the participant will be certified as a holder or issuer of work protection. This training expires after 27 months.

Program Content

  • Terminology
  • Application procedures for work protection
  • New “Order to Operate” switching procedures
  • Preparation of work protection code forms
  • Tags and tagging procedures
  • Detailed study of the Utility Work Protection Code

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who Should Attend?

Personnel who construct, maintain, and operate electrical systems.

Learning Evaluation

A score of 80% on the final evaluation is required for successful completion of 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.

Important Notice

A PDF version of the Utility Work Protection Code is now available to all organizations. If you are interested in the PDF, please contact Kristina Ward at kward@ihsa.ca

A disclaimer will need to be signed prior to the PDF being released to your organization.

Re-Certification

Re-Certification is required every 27 months.

EUSR & UWPC Questions

IHSA Electrical Utility Safety Rules and Utility Work Protection Code books

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.

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
2 Days
Member Fee
$408
Member Fee
$2,910
Max Participants
15
Non-member Fee
$408
Non-member Fee
$2,910

Session Details


From: Oct 07, 2026 - To: Oct 05, 2027
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E127898Utility Work Protection Code10/7/2026 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Fort William Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E127280Utility Work Protection Code10/8/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E129089Utility Work Protection Code10/13/2026 8:00:00 AMMississaugaSkills Development Centre Course is full
E136636Utility Work Protection Code10/19/2026 8:00:00 AMKenoraIHSA Training Centre - Kenora Register
E129095Utility Work Protection Code11/2/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Course is full
E127287Utility Work Protection Code11/12/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E129101Utility Work Protection Code12/7/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E127293Utility Work Protection Code12/10/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E135357Utility Work Protection Code1/5/2027 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E135426Utility Work Protection Code1/5/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135271Utility Work Protection Code1/6/2027 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Fort William Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E135153Utility Work Protection Code1/12/2027 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E135440Utility Work Protection Code1/18/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E134730Utility Work Protection Code1/26/2027 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E135503Utility Work Protection Code2/8/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135514Utility Work Protection Code2/22/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135165Utility Work Protection Code2/23/2027 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E135272Utility Work Protection Code3/3/2027 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Fort William Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E135156Utility Work Protection Code3/9/2027 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E135361Utility Work Protection Code3/9/2027 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E135167Utility Work Protection Code3/22/2027 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E135522Utility Work Protection Code3/22/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135525Utility Work Protection Code4/5/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E134738Utility Work Protection Code4/6/2027 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E134764Utility Work Protection Code4/13/2027 8:00:00 AMSault Ste. MarieSault Ste. Marie Construction Association Register
E135365Utility Work Protection Code4/13/2027 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E135530Utility Work Protection Code4/26/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135171Utility Work Protection Code5/11/2027 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E135538Utility Work Protection Code5/11/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135160Utility Work Protection Code5/26/2027 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E134749Utility Work Protection Code6/1/2027 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E135273Utility Work Protection Code6/2/2027 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Fort William Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E135542Utility Work Protection Code6/7/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135370Utility Work Protection Code6/8/2027 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E135550Utility Work Protection Code7/5/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135173Utility Work Protection Code7/12/2027 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E135374Utility Work Protection Code7/20/2027 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E135563Utility Work Protection Code8/9/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135162Utility Work Protection Code8/24/2027 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E134754Utility Work Protection Code9/14/2027 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E135378Utility Work Protection Code9/14/2027 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E135576Utility Work Protection Code9/20/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E135176Utility Work Protection Code9/21/2027 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E135581Utility Work Protection Code10/4/2027 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register