Course Duration: Approx. 2 hours

Course Cost: FREE to BC Public; sponsored by BC Hydro Power Authority

Prerequisite: none

Course Registration: Contact us using the form below to schedule a group session for your workers

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Learn the basics of how electricity behaves and how to spot overhead and undergrounds hazards. Find out how to plan your work and carry it out in a safe manner. Discover what to do if your equipment makes contact with a power line. Learn how to meet WorkSafeBC requirements for working near high-voltage lines.

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By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

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• Describe the basics of electricity and BC Hydro's Power System

• Identify the hazards of working around overhead and underground power lines

• Explain how to plan and conduct work when working near electrical hazards

• Describe the immediate action required in the event that

  • equipment makes contact with a power line​

  • a worker needs to escape from an energized area

  • work is being performed near a downed power line

  • a first responder's role and responsibility when responding to an emergency that involves electrical hazards

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* This course may be provided in-person at your work location, or virtually via ZOOM. Complete the form below to coordinate a training session. Minimum 3 to a maximum of 20 persons per session. 

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