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This workshop will cover several topics regarding OSHA compliance and regulations as well as discussion of accidents trends, causes, and prevention within the utility industry.  The afternoon session will include group discussion on compliance practices and processes.

This conference is designed to provide foreman and supervisors with knowledge to better execute their responsibilities to their employees, customers and the utility. Employee and general public safety is emphasized by providing professional presentation of various topics, such as, the National Electric Safety Code, Work Zone Protection, OSHA Standards and ANSI/ASTM Standards to name a few. The program varies from one conference to the next with professional speakers from the National Electric Safety Council, National Utility Training, Safety and Education…

This program is designed to introduce employees to the basics of transformers; single-phase, three-phase and pad-mount. Instructors cover the design and manufacturing process, basic electrical theory, basic theory of vectors, three-phase theory, transformer installation and basic trouble-shooting. The lab portion of the course provides hands-on instruction in building three-phase transformer banks.

Session 1: March 9   Stepping into Your Supervisory Role: Learning to Lead Session 2: March 10 Everyone Communicates; Few Connect: Tools for Bridging the Gap Session 3: March 11 Engaging and Developing High-Performing Employees: Bringing Out    Their Best Session 4: March 12 Change Is Hard: Guiding Your Team through Complex Times Session 5: March 13 Time Management and Productivity Toolkit for Supervisors Click here to see topic summaries. Each session is $175 for subscribers or $250 for non-subscribers What is…

This program builds on the knowledge gained in the Basic Transformer School, which is a prerequisite for the program. Attendees of this program will receive instruction and hands-on training in advanced transformer theory, trouble shooting, and banking.

This program is designed to meet the training requirements of OSHA for operator training of aerial devices and digger-derricks; and working on energized lines and equipment. Emphasis is placed on pre-operational inspection, proper set-up, capabilities and limitations of equipment. Participants are instructed in proper use of cover-up materials for personal protection. Field exercises include hands-on projects on simulated energized lines and structures common to electric distribution utilities. Various types of equipment are used for training of operators and lineman.

This workshop is intended for employees with basic tree trimming experience. Attendees of this workshop will receive instruction in the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the criteria required by OSHA to be designated a Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer. This knowledge will include recognizing nominal voltage present, minimum approach distances, and energy control measures among other issues. The workshop will include a full day of field exercises that will review basic line clearance tree trimming safety practices as well…

Conducted by Cooper Power Systems, this program covers voltage regulator installation, controls, maintenance and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training with CL model controls. CL-Control training modules are used extensively during training. Recloser training; Distribution System Protection, includes installation, controls, maintenance and trouble-shooting sectionalizers, single-phase and three-phase reclosers and fusing. Training on ML type controls provided with Control Training Modules.

This program is designed for the lineman or employee who does not work in substations routinely. Emphasis is placed on safety during switching operations and restoration of service during outages. Basic instruction of substations, relays, identifying targets, removing circuit breakers from service, paralleling circuit breakers, pre-planned switching and emergency switching are some of the areas covered. Extensive hands-on training is stressed to instill confidence in the employee to use a methodical approach to trouble-shooting and service restoration.

This program is designed for employees responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting underground distribution systems. Instructors provide training on termination of URD cable, load-break and non-load break elbows, outdoor terminator preparation and installation. We review installation of URD cable, direct buried and trenching/excavating equipment to meet OSHA training standard. Cable and fault locating techniques and equipment. Attendees receive instruction in tagging methods that can be used to identify circuits. Emphasis placed on hands-on training and field projects.