Electric Utilities & Telecommunication Online Training

This online training program covers OSHA standards and processes for electric utilities, teaching you to safely and effectively become an OSHA-qualified electrical worker.

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Duration: 8 Hour(s)

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About

About this Course

Our online Electric Utilities & Telecommunications Qualified Worker training provides a comprehensive understanding for you and your team of procedures, standards, equipment, job hazard analysis, safety controls, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE, field work, and emergency response procedures. The course offers practice quizzes and a written exam, enhancing learners' job application skills and reducing accident and fine risk.

Who Needs this Course?

This course is essential for a wide range of professionals in the electric utility and telecommunications industries. Key roles that will benefit include:

Electricians
Line Workers
Telecommunications Technicians
Utility Workers
Field Engineers
Safety Managers
Construction Workers involved in Electrical Projects & Underground Installations
Supervisors in Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
Maintenance Personnel for Electrical Installations

These workers will gain critical knowledge in OSHA standards, safety protocols, and emergency response techniques to ensure a safer work environment.

What OSHA Standards Does this Course Cover?

This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910.268 – Telecommunications
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart R - Special Industries
- 29 CFR 1910.269 – Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V – Electric Power Transmission and Distribution
- 29 CFR 1926.964 – Overhead Lines and Live-line Barehand Work
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V App D – Methods of Inspecting and Testing Wood Poles
- 29 CFR 1926.957 – Live-line Tools
- 29 CFR 1926.965 – Underground Electrical Installations

Outline

Topics Covered

General knowledge
Safe Operations
Hierarchy of Controls
PPE
Equipment
Field Work
Facilities
Emergency Response
Investigated Case Studies

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Learn about the procedures and standards that apply to electric utilities.
Learn the meanings of common electric utility terms and equipment.
Discover how to do a job hazard analysis.
Understand how to employ safety controls, lockout/tagout procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Learn how to do fieldwork safely.
Recognize emergency response techniques.

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 12.5 – 13 hours.