Overhead Electric Utilities Online Training

Learn to navigate the complexities of overhead electric utilities with our online training, mastering installation, maintenance, and safety protocols for high-voltage systems.

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Duration: 4 Hour(s)

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About this Course

Electrical utility systems refer to the infrastructure and networks responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing electrical power to homes, businesses, and industries. These systems typically include power plants, substations, transformers, distribution lines, and meters. These systems pose significant dangers due to the high voltage and power levels involved, as well as the complex infrastructure and equipment used.

Our training aims to educate workers about the hazards associated with high-voltage electrical utility systems, increasing their awareness and alertness while working.

Who Needs this Course?

This course is essential for a wide range of professionals working with overhead electric utilities. Key roles that will benefit include:

Line Workers
Electrical Technicians
Field Engineers
Utility Workers
Maintenance Personnel
Safety Managers
Supervisors in Electric Power Distribution
Construction Workers handling overhead electrical installations
Emergency Response Teams for electrical incidents
Project Managers in the electric utility sector

This course satisfies OSHA guidelines and covers topics such as proper grounding procedures, equipment uses, safety on site practices, pole-top and tower-top rescue, and best practices for working on overhead utilities. It also includes case studies to illustrate the topics covered. Please note that this training is not intended as competent climber or rescuer training. The presentation includes practice quiz questions to prepare for the final exam and includes a downloadable completion certificate.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course covers the following OSHA standards:

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

Outline

Topics Covered

Anatomy & Components
Stability Principles
Safe Operations
Common Hazards

What You’ll Learn

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

Understand the significance of pre-shift inspections and how to conduct them
Recognize the most common overhead electrical hazards
How to prevent or manage common overhead electrical hazards
Learn how to work safely in a variety of on-site scenarios
Understand how to correctly work equipment
Ensure and maintain operator productivity
Reduce unplanned maintenance

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 3 – 4 hours.