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Overhead Electrical Utilities (OSHA)
This safety training course, compliant with OSHA standards, is designed specifically for electric utilities workers operating at elevated heights. The curriculum encompasses grounding, equipment handling, secure operations, and rescue procedures. This course satisfies the theoretical training prerequisite for occupational safety. It also incorporates a proficiency checklist for employers to conduct a practical evaluation. On completion, participants can download and print a certificate or wallet card as evidence of their completion of the Overhead Electric Utilities training. Please note: Only an employer can officially certify an employee. Certification prerequisites may differ across states or provinces. Please verify local standards for any supplementary occupational training requirements.
Our Overhead Electric Utilities training course is fully compliant with regulations, and our online version meets the theoretical training requirements.
In the course of this training, we’ll delve into correct grounding procedures; equipment commonly used in the setting of overhead electric utilities, including cranes and bucket trucks; safe working practices on the site; pole-top and tower-top rescue; and we will discuss case studies to give a clearer understanding of the training topics.
NOTE: This training does not serve as a competent climber/rescuer training.
This course includes periodic practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam incorporated in the course. Alongside the written exam, this course features a checklist for employers to use when conducting a practical exam as mandated by OSHA.
While you will still need to acquaint yourself with all other relevant federal, state, and local standards, this training covers the following laws and regulations:
• 29 CFR 1910.268 – Telecommunications
• 29 CFR 1910 Subpart R – Special Industries
• 29 CFR 1910.269 – Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
• 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
Course topics:
- Grounding
- Equipment
- Safe Operations
- Rescue
Roughly 240 minutes
The passing grade for this course is 80%, and you will be given 2 attempts to clear the test.
A certificate will be available for download and print upon successful completion of this course.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 240 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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