Electrical Distribution Safety
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Transmission Line and High-Voltage Substation Electrical Safety
December 5-6, 2023 | Live Streaming Online
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Electrical Distribution Safety
December 5, 2023 | Online :: Central Time
Electric distribution lines are the thoroughfare for power from the local substation to the distribution transformer which modifies it to usable power for household appliances and commercial/industrial equipment. The power is lethal in that it measures in the thousands of volts and yet it is less than 100 feet from residences and business.
This course provides key insight as to how these power lines can coexist with the general public with relatively few safety-related incidents. Course discussion will cover:
- Electricity basics and power concepts
- Best system design practices and industry standards (National Electric Safety Code)
- System maintenance and repair
- System fault isolation and storm restoration
- Protection devices and systems
- Cost/benefit of design options, especially overhead versus underground lines
Special discounts apply for groups of five or more so register your whole team today!
Learning Outcomes
- Review the electric power system
- Review hazards and lethal limit of exposure to an electric current
- Identify and demonstrate hazards that may be encountered in overhead and underground distribution systems
- Discuss causes of System Fault and Fault Isolation
- Identify and review use of personal protective equipment necessary for working near energized lines and equipment
- Evaluate preparations necessary before performing work at distribution work sites
- Employ the appropriate tools and equipment to use in performing overhead and underground distribution systems
- Describe the basic steps in making equipment electrically safe to work on, including line de-energization and equipotential grounding
Agenda
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. :: Introductions
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. :: Electricity Basics & The Safe Power System
- Ohm’s Law
- Voltage
- Current
- Resistance/Impedance
- Power
- Real Power (kW)
- Reactive Power
- Apparent Power (kVA)
- Hazards associated with electric power
- Stray Voltage
- Contact Voltage
- Lethal Limit – Electrocution
- Arc Flash
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. :: Morning Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: System Faults and Associated Safety Hazards
- Impedance
- Conductor (Line)
- Fault Impedance
- Fault Current Levels
- System Fault Mitigation
- Overcurrent Protective Devices
- Phase to Phase
- Phase to Ground
- Reach
- Automated Restoration Schemes
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. :: Break for Lunch
12:45 – 2:00 p.m. :: Safe Electric Distribution Design
- Overhead Line Construction
- Structural Strength per NESC
- Clearances per NESC
- Vertical
- Horizontally
- Underground Line Construction
- Clearances per NESC
2:00 – 2:15 p.m. :: Afternoon Break
2:15 – 4:00 p.m. :: Operation/Construction Crew Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Regiment of Safety Practices
- Constant training
- Equipment
- Controls
- Procedures
- Hot Line Tag
- Applying Grounds
- Tools
- Instruments
- Procedures
- Overhead vs. Underground
- Storm Restoration Hazards
- Extended working hours
- Extreme Weather
- Hazards associated with Distributed Energy Resources
Instructor
Jerry Josken, Senior Consultant, and Instructor, EUCI
Jerry holds a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and an MBA from North Central College. During his 30+ year career with Eaton Power Systems, Jerry served in a variety of engineering capacities. During his tenure with Pike Engineering, Jerry focused on creating and conducting professional development courses for engineers new to the electric utility industry. Past leadership positions include Chair of IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (2012) and GLEMS Distribution Equipment/Controls Course (2013-2014). Currently, Jerry develops and conducts professional development programs on various power delivery topics for EUCI.
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Transmission Line and High-Voltage Substation Electrical Safety
December 6, 2023 | Online
This course is designed to cover the basic safety considerations relating to performing maintenance work on high voltage transmission systems and substations, including personal safety, electrical safety, and work site safety.
This intensive one-day course will cover safety aspects related to satisfying OSHA Requirements 29 CFR 1910.269 and 1926.950 which covers the operation and maintenance of electric power generation, control, transmission, substations, and equipment. Attendees will be taught:
- Potential hazards in overhead, underground, substations and switchyard maintenance
- Processes involved in working on energized lines:
- Safely isolating, insulating and de-energizing a transmission line to make the line safe to work on and restoring that line to service
- Principles of equipotential grounding and how it safeguards line workers
- Proper communication, proper clothing, and protective equipment
- Best practices in preparing to work on a variety of transmission and substation worksites
Register now to gain a better understanding of the hazards of transmission line maintenance and the precautions necessary to mitigate the risk of injury or death.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the individual’s role in safety and proper communication
- Demonstrate an understanding of hazards that may be encountered in overhead, underground, and substation and switchyard maintenance work and know how to avoid them
- Identify and use protective equipment necessary for working near energized lines and equipment
- Evaluate preparations necessary before performing work on a variety of transmission and components
- Employ the appropriate tools and equipment to use in performing overhead, underground, substation, and switchyard maintenance
- Describe the basic steps in making T&D equipment electrically safe to work on, including line de-energization and equipotential grounding
- Revies fundamental substation awareness information
Agenda
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central Time
Introductions
Communications
- Styles
- Basics
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 & 1926.950
- Requirements
- Electrical Safety Work Practices
- Line Clearance
- Electric Current
- Understanding Electrical Hazards
- Electrical Shock, Arc, and Blast
- Electrical Equipment
- Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
- Inspection of Test Instruments
- Working on or Near Energized Lines
- Job Briefings
- Energized Equipment and Circuits
- Electrical Lockout/Tagout
- De-energized Equipment
- Enclosed Spaces
- Ladders & Platforms
- Excavations
- Hand and Power Tools
- Material Handling and Storage
- Demonstrated Proficiency
Transmission Safety
- Minimum Approach Distance (MAD)
- Induction
- Fall Protection
Substation Awareness
- Known Voltages
- Clearance Issues
- Grounding
Ground & Bonding
- Protective Grounding
- Equipotential
- Protective Grounding Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Fall Protection
- Hot Gloves
- Flame Resistant Clothing
4:30 p.m. :: Course Adjourns
Instructor
James Duncan, Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) and Construction Health and Safety Professional (CHST)
James has over twenty-five years of safety experience. Through dedication and a keen professional eye, he has not had any serious injury, accident, or fatality on a jobsite nationwide.
James is currently serving as Safety Director with Larkin Enterprises LTD, where his focus is substation and transmission safety as well as risk control management through enforcement of corporate safety policy and procedure through inspections, audits, and training. Prior to his time at Kiewit, he spent five years as Safety Coordinator at Michels Corporation. James has also served as Solar Energy Safety Manager at Mortenson Construction, where he developed, designed, and coordinated the Mortenson Zero Injury Safety program, implementing various safety-training programs, executing accident investigations, and coordinating OSHA consultation meetings.
James has overseen proper safety protocols to include fall protection, confined space, and hazardous materials, and has conducted nationwide safety inspections for substations, transmission and distribution line construction, and wind turbines. He has Instructed OSHA 10 & 30 Hour (Construction) Certification, NFPA 70E Trainer, OSHA 20 Supervisors Certification, OSHA 10-hour ET&D Certification and CPR/FA Instructor.
James has also managed safety programs for construction initiatives that included civil, structure, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, fabrication, and coating, and he has enforced safety plans for proper clearance of live electrical work while overseeing the construction of substation, distribution, and transmission lines.