This one-day awareness course provides participants with a basic understanding of electrical hazards related to utility line clearing work, including working in areas where utility lines may be present, and what is required to assess and control these hazards.
This is an IHSA course that will provide a certificate to the attendee upon completion.
Course content:
Introduction to electrical safety
Basic electrical theory
Energy flow and barriers
Electricity and the body
Induction
Step and touch potential
Safe limits of approach
Personal protective equipment
Job planning
Ground support for line clearing
