Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC)

Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC)

Certificate Program

Achieving and maintaining a safe work environment is a huge undertaking for utilities. Individuals responsible for safety management must have current, professional knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain a safe work environment and work practices for utility employees. TVPPA developed the Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) courses to address modern health and safety issues. 

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About this Certificate:

Topics Covered

- OSHA
- NESC
- PPE
- Motor carrier regulations
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Accident investigation
- Employee training and records

 

Curriculum:

- OSHA Utility Work Practices and Compliance 
- Rigging, Hoisting, Hand & Power Tool Safety 
- Transportation Safety
- Accident Investigation
- National Electrical Safety Code Review 
- OSHA 30 hr. Card (Part 1)
- OSHA 30 hr. Card (Part 2)

Additional Information:

Format: In Person
Duration: 11 days
OSHA Part 2 must be taken within six months of OSHA Part 1 
Certificate Awarded: Attendees at the Utility Safety & Security conference who have recently completed, or will complete before the Certified Safety Coordinator certificate program will be recognized at the Utility Safety & Security conference and will receive their certificate at the conference. 

Individual Coursework

The CUA Certificate program contains seven modules.

OSHA Utility Work Practices Rule Compliance
1 Day: The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) was created to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers. This workshop covers the background, overall scope, application and specific regulatory requirements of Safety Rule 1910.269 which pertains to electric power generation, transmission and distribution.
Rigging, Hoisting, Hand & Power Tool Safety
1 Day: Powerline construction and utility work involves specialized equipment, specific expertise and safety knowledge. Participants gain an overview of rigging equipment and practices, inspections and records on chokers and slings, lifting equipment inspections and regulations, PPE, and more.
Transportation Safety
1 Day: Getting large trucks and equipment to and from worksites presents special safety concerns. This course dives into transportation maintenance and mechanical inspection programs, commercial driver's License requirements and applicability, substance abuse screening, accident investigations and more.
Accident Investigation
1 Day: This workshop provides a hands-on opportunity to learn and practice accident investigation skills and examine supervisor responsibilities. Participants review electric utility fatality cases and conduct fact finding investigation based on the information provided. Participants learn how to form an accident investigation committee, conduct investigations, and more.
National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) Review
2 Days: The NESC is an important compliance document for the electric utility because it frames the safety boundaries for maintenance, construction and design and provides a practical set of rules that are updated every five years. This course reviews the NESC and gives insights that will help participants better understand it and implement it in the field. Participants in this program will need the latest edition of the NESC.
OSHA 30 Hr. Card (Part 1)
2 Days: The 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry is divided into two sessions. Part 1 covers introduction to OSHA , emergency action plans, fire prevention and protection, and more.
OSHA 30 Hr. Card (Part 2)
3 Days: Part 2 of the 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry covers permit-required confined spaces, control of hazardous energy/lockout-tagout, occupational noise exposure, recordkeeping and more. Must be taken within six months of part 1.

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