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Homeland Security and the Electric Distribution Utility
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published the National Incident Management System guidelines on March 1, 2004. The guidelines provide for the structure and implementation of the NIMS including the structure and operations of the Incident Command System (ICS) which is used to respond to specific events. Depending upon the nature of the event to which the ICS is responding, local utilities are an important component of the response. This workshop will help distribution utilities understand and prepare for their role in the Incident Command System. The current threat to infrastructure targets is discussed in detail and approaches to assessing the local threat and implementing countermeasures to manage the threat are presented. Participants learn how to conduct vulnerability assessments and develop emergency response procedures as recommended by the NIMS and other Homeland Security directives. The workshop concludes with a desktop exercise that helps participants learn to apply the risk management and ICS concepts discussed during the program. As a result of attending this workshop, distribution utilities will gain a better understanding of their role in homeland security and the protection of the nation’s infrastructure. They will also fulfill their role in the structure of the Incident Command System. $450 (Non- members: $675 ) • Length: 2 days • CEUs: 0
National Electrical Safety Code
Participants in this program will need the latest edition of the NESC. This workshop aids in understanding and applying the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility facilities for the protection of utility workers and the public. Topics include the history and purpose of NESC; compliance, including liability and negligence issues; hazard identification and correction; overhead line strength, loading, and clearances; employee work rules; and revisions included in the current edition of NESC. $425 (Non- members: $625 ) • Length: 2 days • CEUs: 1.4 • Required course: CSC
OSAH Right-To-Know Compliance Programs
Participants in this course learn key Worker Right-to-Know' requirements in the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standard, including written communication plans, chemical hazard identification and marking, employee awareness and training, and maintenance of material safety data sheets. The instructor also addresses the Community Right-to-Know' requirements for emergency planning, spill reporting, and annual reporting. $265 (Non- members: $445 ) • Length: 1 day • CEUs: 0.7 • Required course: ECC
Personal Protective Equipment & Lock-Out/Tag-Out
Participants learn to identify hazardous tasks and the criteria for selection of adequate personal protective equipment; instruction in lifting, use, maintenance, and storage of equipment; employee training and documentation; lock-out/tag-out requirements; written procedures; and steps to control the release of hazardous energy. $265 (Non- members: $445 ) • Length: 1 day • CEUs: 0.7 • Required course: CSC
Utility Tree Trimming
Trees in the Tennessee Valley area pose a continuing threat to electric system operations. This two-day workshop provides an overview of the lateral or natural method of trimming, clearance distances, tree removal, trimming trees on private property, and removing limbs on service drops. $390 (Non- members: $625 ) • Length: 2 days • CEUs: 1.4
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