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SUMMARY:Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Based on member demand\, NEPPA is pleased to be offering a brand-new Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training course being held March 31 – April 2\, 2021 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nIntroduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training is designed for new hires in the electric and telecommunications industries.  Participants may elect to attend one-\, two-\, or all three-days of the program. \nTopics covered in this program meet the introductory standards required to enter these industries.  Over the course of their employment\, participants will require further training for each work duty and responsibility. \nNOTE: In addition to the topics covered in this program\, each employer is responsible for the site-specific training of any new hire or employee.  See Employer Responsibilities below. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nBasic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for: \n>Any New Hire in Electric or Telecommunications Industries>New Lineworkers>New or Existing Telecommunications Technicians>New Substation or Meter Technicians>New Operations Personnel>New Office Personnel (Days 1 & 3) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Testing & Demonstrations \n Final Exam (25 Questions) \nAll participants are required to demonstrate and perform a pole top\, bucket and enclosed/confined space rescue.                  NOTE: Only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue.               \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Employer Responsibilities  \nWhile this program provides awareness and general safety training required for and to begin employment\, the employer is still responsible for providing tool\, equipment\, and site-specific training for each employee. \nEmployer-specific training includes but is not limited to: \n>Site-specific Safety Data Sheets>Written emergency action plans>Tool-specific training>Use of job-specific PPE including harnesses>Utility-specific bucket trucks and/or rescue equipment\, etc. \nNOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.               \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nThis 2.5 day\, in-person training will be held at:             \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 Agenda   \nAgenda details are subject to change. \nDay 1 – March 31\, 2021 \n8:00 am          Welcome & Introductions8:30 am          Module 1: Hazardous Communications9:30 am           Break9:45 am           Module 2: Emergency Action & Evacuations Plans\, Incl. Fire Extinguisher10:45 am         Break11:00 am         Module 3: Tools & Equipment11:30 am          Lunch12:00 pm         Module 3: Tools & Equipment (cont.)12:30 pm         Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment1:30 pm           Module 5: Fall Protection2:30 pm           Adjourn \nDay 2 – April 1\, 2021 \n8:00 am           Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness9:00 am           Break9:15 am           Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness (cont.)10:15 am         Break10:30 am         Module 7: Work Zone Protection11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Module 8: Pole Top & Bucket Rescue1:00 pm           Module 9: Enclosed/Confined Space Rescue2:30 pm           Adjourn \nDay 3 – April 2\, 2021 \n8:00 am           Module 10: First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning Model **11:30 am         Adjourn \n ** Participants are required to complete a portion of their First Aid/CPR/AED training online in advance of the hands-on session. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites  \nThere is no prerequisite for Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training however only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue.  \nThis is a basic\, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration fees include lunch on Days 1 & 2.  If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\n \nMembers\nNon-Members\n\n\n1-Day Program:\n$245\n$415\n\n\n2-Day Program:\n$475\n$825\n\n\n2.5-Day Program:\n$525\n$1\,025\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, March 17\, 2021 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class).  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.   \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors   \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steve Socoby\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Steve has 36 years of hands-on experience in all facets of operations of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & substation responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Technical Training\, he oversees NEPPA’s lineworker program and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (General Industry) \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast.  Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid).  He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor.  He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer.  Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scott Larsen\n					Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry.  Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo.  In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue Littleton\, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams Place Boxboro\, MA 01719 (978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford\, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.    \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/introduction-to-electrical-hazards-safety-training/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
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