Utility Work Protection Code (2024)

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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

Who Should Attend?

Personnel who construct, maintain, and operate electrical systems.

NOTE

Re-Certification is required every 27 months.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Registration fees for IHSA’s in-class training courses will be increasing. If you are registering for a course scheduled to take place prior to March 31, 2024, the price is unchanged. If you are registering for a course scheduled for April 1, 2024 or later, the price will be higher. Please see the tables below for more information.

Sessions After April 1, 2024

The new pricing listed below will come into effect on April 1^st 2024

Program
Details

Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility

Total Course Price at
Your Facility

Program Duration
2 Days

Member Fee
$390.00

Member Fee
$2,780.00

Max Participants
15

Non-member Fee
$780.00

Non-member Fee
$5,560.00

Session Details

From: Apr 02, 2024 - To: Nov 27, 2024
City: Any
Region: Any

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ihsa_EventNumber	CourseName	Date	City	Location
E105865	Utility Work Protection Code	4/2/2024 8:00:00 AM	Bowmanville	IHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville	Register
E106953	Utility Work Protection Code	4/2/2024 8:00:00 AM	Mississauga	Skills Development Centre	Register
E105459	Utility Work Protection Code	4/8/2024 8:00:00 AM	Ottawa	Ottawa Skills Development Centre	Register
E106956	Utility Work Protection Code	4/15/2024 8:00:00 AM	Mississauga	Skills Development Centre	Register
E105960	Utility Work Protection Code	4/16/2024 8:00:00 AM	Sault Ste. Marie	Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association	Register
E106962	Utility Work Protection Code	4/17/2024 8:00:00 AM	Toronto	Voyager Training Centre - IHSA	Register
E107149	Utility Work Protection Code	5/21/2024 8:00:00 AM	Mississauga	Skills Development Centre	Register
E105466	Utility Work Protection Code	6/4/2024 8:00:00 AM	Ottawa	Ottawa Skills Development Centre	Register
E109430	Utility Work Protection Code	6/11/2024 8:00:00 AM	Toronto	Voyager Training Centre - IHSA	Register
E109432	Utility Work Protection Code	6/17/2024 8:00:00 AM	Toronto	Voyager Training Centre - IHSA	Register
E109433	Utility Work Protection Code	6/19/2024 8:00:00 AM	Toronto	Voyager Training Centre - IHSA	Register
E107146	Utility Work Protection Code	7/4/2024 8:00:00 AM	Mississauga	Skills Development Centre	Register
E109434	Utility Work Protection Code	7/16/2024 8:00:00 AM	Toronto	Voyager Training Centre - IHSA	Register
E107169	Utility Work Protection Code	8/6/2024 8:00:00 AM	Mississauga	Skills Development Centre	Register
E105771	Utility Work Protection Code	8/13/2024 8:00:00 AM	Timmins	IHSA Training Centre - Timmins	Register
E105867	Utility Work Protection Code	8/13/2024 8:00:00 AM	Bowmanville	IHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville	Register
E105778	Utility Work Protection Code	9/10/2024 8:00:00 AM	Sudbury	IHSA Training Centre - Sudbury	Register
E105870	Utility Work Protection Code	10/8/2024 8:00:00 AM	Bowmanville	IHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville	Register
E105469	Utility Work Protection Code	10/10/2024 8:00:00 AM	Ottawa	Ottawa Skills Development Centre	Register
E107151	Utility Work Protection Code	10/15/2024 8:00:00 AM	Mississauga	Skills Development Centre	Register
E105962	Utility Work Protection Code	10/16/2024 8:00:00 AM	Sault Ste. Marie	Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association	Register
E105472	Utility Work Protection Code	11/18/2024 8:00:00 AM	Ottawa	Ottawa Skills Development Centre	Register
E105774	Utility Work Protection Code	11/26/2024 8:00:00 AM	Timmins	IHSA Training Centre - Timmins	Register