The goal is to have a heightened awareness of the hazards associated with electric utility work and understand control measures to avoid injuries.
Introduce OSHA ◦ General Duty Clause, Employee Rights, Recordkeeping, Penalties and Citations, Competent Person, Resources Discuss Training and Qualifications Requirements Including Conducting Effective Job Briefings Explain Health Hazards in Construction; Noise, Silica, and Hazard Communications Describe Focused Four Top Hazards in Electric Utility Construction-like Activities Determine Safety Related Work Practices ◦ Enclosed Spaces, De-energizing and Grounding, Work on Energized Equipment, Pole Setting, Substations Safety Discuss OSHA Regulations and Applicable NESC Standards