Electrical Hazard Awareness Training with Insulated Protective Equipment
In this course attendees will learn knowledge, and techniques required by tree workers to work safely around outside electrical hazards such as high voltage power lines and related equipment. Electrical hardware and hazard identification, as well as mitigation techniques for managing risks associated with electrical hazards will be taught. Identification of different electrical safety standards and their requirements will be explained and discussed. Electrical Insulated Protective Equipment (IPE) for Tree Work Operations section will provide awareness of special knowledge, skills, and tools used by tree workers to safely work around outside electrical hazards such as high voltage power lines and related hardware & equipment. Insulated Protective Equipment (IPE) such as electrically rated pole tools commonly used by line- clearance tree workers will be focused on. Selection, care, maintenance and testing of tree-worker electrical insulated protective equipment will be covered and techniques, testing, and equipment requirements will be explained and demonstrated by instructors.
Course Key Topics:
● Tree work operations safety statistics overview
● Electrical safety regulations and standards
● Electrical terminology and electrical theory
● Outside electrical system design and hardware identification
● Electrical hazards and hazard controls
● Electrical Safe Work Practices
6.5 Certified Arborist CEUs and 6.5 CTSP CEUs will be earned for the seminar.
• 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration
• Day Ends - 4:00 p.m.
• Please bring your own lawn chair, hard hat & safety glasses
• RAIN or SHINE!
• Call for site specific directions
• LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!
NOTE: Safety has been and remains our number one priority, during this current health environment and beyond. North American Training Solutions (NATS) has been contracted to provide the training for this class. NATS believes in empowering individuals with the resources needed to safely perform their jobs so that at the end of the day, everyone returns home safely to their friends and family. This holds true for NATS clients, partners, and the NATS team members.
NATS understands that following federal, state, and regulatory agency guidelines could at times interfere with the health and safety of their trainers and the attendees related to technical training and application. NATS trusts that their trainers will make any necessary modifications, including stopping the training if necessary or requesting an attendee leave the training, to ensure their own personal safety, and the safety of their attendees at all times.