An Introduction to Electrical Safety: Substations and Switchgear
| Instructional Method | Advanced Preparation | Program Prerequisites | Course Intended For: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Study | None | None | Electrical Engineers and Electrical Maintenance Technicians |
| Experience Level | Course ID | PDH Credits | Author |
| Overview |
PG-192 |
3 |
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
Course Description:
This course introduces electrical safety when working around substations and switchgear. A substation provides a protected area for switching power circuits and may include transforming power from one voltage to another. For the purposes of this discussion, substation refers to substations and switching stations. A substation presents an inherent safety hazard because usually, only some portions of the substation apparatus can be de-energized for maintenance. For safe operation and maintenance, a thorough knowledge of the substation, including aerial and underground line connections, is necessary. Systems are designed to be safe to operate if maintained properly. Operating safely requires maintenance to be done in a manner that eliminates risks and requires knowledge of the work area, its hazards, and its design basis.
Course
Outline:
1.
SUBSTATION WORK
2.
SWITCHING
3.
FUSES
4.
ENERGY
STORING PROTECTIVE DEVICES
5.
INSTRUMENT
TRANSFORMERS
6.
POWER
TRANSFORMERS AND REGULATORS
7.
METALCLAD
SWITCHGEAR
8.
STATIONARY
BATTERIES
9.
INSULATING
OIL HANDLING OPERATIONS
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Outline the basic safety considerations when working at substations.
- Explain the importance of interlocking to electrical safety.
- Define how to safely open or close a power switch.
- Describe how to safely operate gang-operated airbrake switches.
- Determine the safety consequences of operating a faulty oil switch, or closing into a faulted circuit with an oil switch.
- Define the proper procedures for working with surge arresters.
- Explain how to work safely with current transformers.
This course will give Electrical Engineers and others the information needed about good practices for working with electric power distribution substations and switchgear.
An Introduction to Electrical Safety: Underground and Low Voltage Interior
| Instructional Method | Advanced Preparation | Program Prerequisites | Course Intended For: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Study | None | None | Electrical Engineers and Electrical Maintenance Technicians |
| Experience Level | Course ID | PDH Credits | Author |
| Overview |
PG-193 |
3 |
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
Course Description:
This course provides electrical safety guidelines when working with underground electrical systems and low voltage interior systems. It applies to underground work in manholes, vaults, and handholes; work on duct lines, trenches, and underground cables; and work on ground-mounted and underground equipment associated with underground electrical lines. It also discusses electrical safety for low voltage interior systems, circuits, and equipment.
Course
Outline:
1.
UNDERGROUND WORK
2.
GENERAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
3.
CABLE PULLING
4.
BURIED ELECTRICAL CABLES
5.
DAMAGE TO EXISTING UTILITY LINES
6.
PREPARING TO WORK UNDERGROUND
7.
WORK INSIDE UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES
8.
LOW VOLTAGE INTERIOR SYSTEMS
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Identify the general requirements for the safety of workers and the public.
- Outline worker safety in and around trenches.
- Describe the safe cable pulling practices.
- Establish how to safely work around buried electrical cables.
- Explain the recommended precautions to take before entering underground structures.
- Describe how to test for a safe atmosphere in underground structures.
- Describe stray electrical voltage testing.
Benefit for Attendee:
This course will give Electrical Engineers and others the information needed about good practices for working with underground and low voltage interior electrical systems.
An Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering for Buildings
| Instructional Method | Advanced Preparation | Program Prerequisites | Course Intended For: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Study | None | None | Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers |
| Experience Level | Course ID | PDH Credits | Author |
| Overview |
PG-205 |
3 |
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
Course Description:
This seminar will introduce you to fire protection engineering fundamentals related to building materials and design, water supply for fire protection, fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, special occupancies, and hazards, and storage of flammable and hazardous materials. You will be introduced to the basics of using occupancy hazard classification for determining sprinkler densities and hose streams, procedures for determining fire flow demand for un-sprinkler facilities, and procedures for performance-based fire safety design.
Course Outline:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING
3. BUILDING MATERIALS AND DESIGN
4. WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
5. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
6. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
7. SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES AND HAZARDS
8. OCCUPANCY HAZARD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
9. CODES AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Outline the principles of fire protection engineering that affect building materials and design.
- Calculate how to provide an adequate water supply for fire protection.
- Identify the different types of fire extinguishing systems.
- Outline the different types of systems for fire detection, alarm, reporting, and evacuation.
- Determine the requirements of special hazards and occupancies.
- Define the occupancy hazard classification system.
- Compare performance-based fire safety design, codes and other professional resources.
An Introduction to Lightning and Static Electricity Protection
| Instructional Method | Advanced Preparation | Program Prerequisites | Course Intended For: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Study | None | None | Electrical Engineers, Professional Engineers, and Construction Managers |
| Experience Level | Course ID | PDH Credits | Author |
| Overview |
PG-215 |
3 |
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
Course Description:
This publication provides technical guidance and design requirements for static electricity protection, and lightning protection systems and related grounding for facilities and other structures. The information provided here may be utilized by electrical engineers in the development of the plans, specifications, and calculations, and may serve as the minimum electrical design requirements. Project conditions may dictate the need for a design that exceeds these minimum requirements.
Course
Outline:
1.
INTRODUCTION
2.
STATIC
ELECTRICITY PROTECTION
3.
LIGHTNING
PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Learning
Objectives:
Upon successful
completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Select appropriate codes and standards to be applied when grounding for facilities and other structures.
- Outline static grounding and bonding requirements.
- Determine the special considerations for static bus bars.
- Explain how to employ ground grab bars.
- List the special factors to consider at petroleum oil lubricant (POL) facilities.
- Outline the design considerations at aircraft hangars.
- Explain how to determine the requirements for lightning protection (LPS) systems.
This course will give Professional Engineers and others an introduction to static electricity and lightning protection systems design.
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Overview MR-128 Course Description: OSHA
Fatal Facts: Fatalities Caused by Improper Work Practices
Instructional Method Advanced Preparation Program Prerequisites Course Intended For:
Self-Study
None
None
Civil, Construction, Mechanical,
and Industrial Engineers
Experience Level Course ID PDH Credits Author
4
Mark P. Rossow, P.E., Ph.D.
In the United States, about 5000 workers die each year in accidents on the job. Many of these accidents are the result of a failure to follow proper work practices. To increase awareness of this situation, OSHA maintains on its website a collection of “Fatal Facts”—summaries of accidents in which one or more workers died because of improper work practices. These summaries often make for gripping reading because they show repeatedly how simple mistakes can lead to tragic deaths. The present course focuses on thirty of the accident summaries, selected to provide exposure to a wide variety of accident types. The accident summaries are supplemented by background information about industrial accidents in general and the construction industry in particular. In addition, the lessons distilled from the accident summaries are used to formulate three common-sense principles of accident prevention.
Course Outline:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. BACKGROUND ON WORK-RELATED ACCIDENTS
3. CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
4. TYPES OF FATAL ACCIDENTS
5. ACCIDENT PREVENTION THROUGH PROPER WORK PRACTICES
6. TRAINING
7. SAFETY DEVICES
8. SUPERVISION AND ENFORCEMENT
9. REFERENCES
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Benefit for Attendee:
This course will give Civil, Construction, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineers and others who are responsible for employee safety and OSHA compliance in potentially hazardous occupations an introduction to safety concerns in workplaces supervised by engineers.
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Overview MR-127 Course Description: OSHA: Controlling Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
Instructional Method Advanced Preparation Program Prerequisites Course Intended For:
Self-Study
None
None
Electrical, Civil, Construction,
and Mechanical Engineers
Experience Level Course ID PDH Credits Author
2
Mark P. Rossow, P.E., Ph.D.
This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety on the job. OSHA standards for electrical safety are referenced. Causes and effects of electrical shocks on the human body are described. Equipment and procedures for protecting workers are discussed. Resources provided by OSHA are identified.
Course Outline:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. WHAT EFFECT DO SHOCKS HAVE ON THE BODY?
3. HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A SHOCK IS SERIOUS?
4. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRICAL HAZARDS?
5. WHAT PROTECTION DOES INSULATION PROVIDE?
6. HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY DIFFERENT TYPES OF INSULATION?
7. WHAT IS GROUNDING AND WHAT PROTECTION DOES IT OFFER?
8. WHAT ARE CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
9. HOW CAN YOU PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL OR UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT STARTUP?
10. HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF FROM OVERHEAD POWER LINES?
11. WHAT PROTECTION DOES PERSONAL EQUIPMENT OFFER?
12. WHAT ROLE DO TOOLS PLAY?
13. WHAT SPECIAL TRAINING DO EMPLOYEES NEED?
14. WHAT’S THE VALUE OF A SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM IN CONTROLLING ELECTRICAL HAZARDS?
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, a course participant will be able to:
Benefit for Attendee:
This course will give Electrical, Civil, Construction, and Mechanical Engineers an introduction to controlling electrical hazards in the workplace.
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Overview MR-129 Course Description: OSHA: Ground-Fault
Protection on Construction Sites
Instructional Method Advanced Preparation Program Prerequisites Course Intended For:
Self-Study
None
None
Civil, Construction,
and Electrical Engineers
Experience Level Course ID PDH Credits Author
1
Mark P. Rossow, P.E., Ph.D.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) electrical standard for construction contains requirements for ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and for assured equipment grounding conductor programs. These requirements help reduce the number of injuries and accidents from electrical hazards. This course is intended to help employers and employees responsible for electrical equipment to provide protection against 120-volt electrical hazards on the construction site—the most common being ground-fault electrical shock—through the use of GFCIs or through the assured equipment grounding conductor program.
Course Outline:
1. WHY DOES OSHA HAVE AN ELECTRICAL STANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTION?
2. WHAT IS A GFCI?
3. WHAT ARE SOME OTHER WAYS TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL INJURY?
4. HOW CAN EMPLOYERS PROTECT THEIR WORKERS?
5. WHAT IS THE ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR PROGRAM?
6. WHAT OTHER HELP CAN OSHA PROVIDE?
7. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Benefit for Attendee:
This course will guide Civil, Construction, and Electrical Engineers concerned with preventing electrical injuries on the construction site.