Electrical Safety Awareness for Overhead Powerlines and Underground Utilities

Prevent electrocution risks by applying OSHA standards, planning tasks safely, and managing hazards near energized systems.

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About the Course

This course equips workers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills to identify, mitigate, and manage risks associated with overhead and underground electrical systems. Participants will learn OSHA safety standards, best practices for maintaining safe work environments, and essential techniques for pre-task planning and hazard recognition. The course emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper clearance distances, using protective equipment, and ensuring situational awareness around energized systems. Through real-world case studies and interactive lessons, learners will gain practical insights into preventing electrocution injuries and fatalities. Designed for professionals across industries, this training is critical for anyone working near electrical utilities.

Course Content

Each lesson builds on the one before it, helping you fully understand the material and apply it on the job. At the end of the course, you’ll take a short test—and once you pass, your certification will be available instantly as a downloadable PDF. Here’s a look at everything that’s covered:

  • Understanding Electrical Safety on Worksites
  • Electrocution Statistics Across Industries
  • OSHA Standards for Electrical Safety
  • Working Safely Around Overhead Powerlines
  • Working Safely Around Underground Powerlines
  • Clearance Distances and Approach Limits
  • Pre-Task Planning and Utility Location
  • Spotters, Barriers, and Signage
  • Emergency Response for Electrical Contact
  • Case Studies and Real-World Incidents
  • Summary
  • Final Test
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Electrical Safety Awareness for Overhead Powerlines and Underground Utilities

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Course Outline

11 Lessons

Estimated Time

30min

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