This course provides training for new, multi-craft or experienced electricians, linemen, technicians, engineers, supervisors and safety managers that install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot or work around power generation, transmission and distribution equipment. It meets mandated training requirements of OSHA 1910.332 and .269. The participant should have basic knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.

Upon completion of this course the participant will demonstrate, by attaining a minimum grade of 80% on the final exam that he/she is able to:

• Explain the hazards of electricity and their effects.
• Interpret and apply hazardous energy control regulations for utilities as required by OSHA.
• Outline installation of temporary grounding for personal protection.
• Utilize safe work practices for work on or around substation equipment, transmission equipment, and overhead lines.
• Recognize appropriate personal protective equipment for a variety of applications.
• Describe the functions of a substation grounding system.

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

1. Introduction
2. Schedule
3. Course Outline
4. Hazards of Electricity
5. Electrical Shock
6. Electrical Arc Flash
7. Electrical Arc Blast

III. Electrical Safety Regulations and Standards

1. Who is OSHA?
2. Overview of the Regulations and Standards
3. Deenergized Work for Utilities
4. Regulatory Requirements
5. One-Line Diagrams
6. Locking and Tagging
7. Clearance Procedures
8. Verification of Deenergiza- tion
9. Personal Protective Grounding
10. Regulatory Requirements for Grounding
11. Purpose of Protective Grounds
12. Sizing of Protective Grounds
13. Effects of Current and PPE Grounding
14. Grounding Equipment
15. Personal Protective Ground Jumper Testing
16. Grounding Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers
17. Application of Protective Grounds   I.  Induced Voltages and Currents on Deenergized Circuits &   Equipment
18. Working on Utility and Industrial Power Systems
19. Overview of Electrical Power Systems
20. Training Requirements for Qualified Workers
21. Safe Work Requirements
22. Energized Electrical Power Work

VII. Personal Protective Equipment

1. Protective Techniques
2. Electrical Protective Equipment
3. Arc Flash Protective Equipment
4. Arc Blast Protective Equipment
5. Other Protective Equipment
6. Energy Detection Equipment

VIII. Substation Grounding

1. Functions of Substation Grounding Systems
2. Grounding Methods for Electric Supply
3. Ground Testing
4. Conclusion
5. Review
6. Final Exam

RECTUS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration