Arborist Training Events

ELECTRICAL HAZARD AWARENESS TRAINING WITH INSULATED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

In this course, attendees will learn the 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.

• 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

• 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 included.