2012 Classroom Group Topics

FR Protective Clothing 

Experts in the electric industry will discuss new requirements and new innovative designs of FR clothing.

Trouble Shooting Techniques

Two journeyman linemen will discuss methods, tools tricks and what to look for when troubleshooting outages.

Grounding for Personal Protection

Students will learn current techniques and theories on temporary grounding of electric lines for the protection of personnel.

Transformer Connections

Experts in the electric industry will discuss the dos and don’ts of transformer connections.  The instructor will discuss proper connections to get desired voltage and transformer efficiency.

Rope Splicing and Rigging Techniques

Students will learn rope characteristics as well as hands on rope splicing and eye weaving.

Hydraulics Care and Calibration

Instructor will give proper techniques for tool adjustment and its importance as it relates to safety and quality in the field.

CDL & Motor Vehicle Requirements

The instructor will review the rules and laws governing CDL drivers as well as when and what type of CDL is required.

Accident Investigation

The instructor will discuss the proper procedures to follow during an accident investigation and will also discuss root cause analysis.

Job Briefings

The instructor will discuss what should be included on a job briefing to meet OSHA requirements and how often a job briefing must be conducted to ensure all workers stay safe.

Electric Burn Presentation

A current electric utility worker will explain an electric contact that he received while on the job and discuss how this event affected his life, and the lives of his co-workers and family.

Call Before You Dig

An expert from the Utility Notification Center of Colorado will discuss the current regulations and procedures that companies must follow before they begin any type of excavation.