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SUMMARY:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety 2023
DESCRIPTION:Based on member demand\, NEPPA is pleased to be offering a brand-new Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training course being held May 23 – 25\, 2023 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 and/or two-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\n>New Lineworkers\n>New or Existing Telecommunications Technicians\n>New Substation or Meter Technicians\n>New Operations Personnel\n>New Office Personnel (Days 1)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Testing & Demonstrations \nFinal Exam (25 Questions) \nAll participants are required to demonstrate and perform a pole top\, bucket and enclosed/confined space rescue.\n NOTE: Only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue. \n \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\n>Written emergency action plans\n>Tool-specific training\n>Use of job-specific PPE including harnesses\n>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 day\, in-person training will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics Covered \n  \n\nHazardous Communications\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nBloodborne Pathogens\nEmergency Action & Evacuation Plans\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nFire Protection\nTools & Equipment:\n\nGeneral Inspection\nCondition Evaluation\nCare of Tools\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)\n\nGeneral Inspection\nCondition Evaluation\nDon & Doffing PPE\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nFall Protection (including ladders)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training including specific harnesses.\n\n\nWork Zone Protection (i.e.MUTCD) for Utility Workers\nPole Top/Bucket Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide truck-specific training on operations and controls of their equipment.\n\n\nEnclosed/Confined Space Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide equipment-specific training.\n\n\nElectrical Hazard Awareness\n\nNOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.\nRecognition of electrical hazards\nSkills & Techniques to control or avoid hazards\nMinimum Approach Distances and corresponding voltages\nSkills & Techniques to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda \nAgenda details are subject to change. \nDay 1 – May 23\, 2023 \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 – May 24\, 2023  \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 – May 25\, 2023  \n8:00 am – 2:30 pm Medic First Aid / CPR / AEDBreaks in between \n11:30 am Lunch \n2:30 pm Adjourn \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\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$275\n$555\n\n\n2-Day Program:\n$510\n$860\n\n\n2.5 Day Program:\n$580\n$1\,260\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 \nCancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, May 9\, 2023 (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					Dan Flynn\n					Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40-year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years and they have two adult children and one grandchild. \nHe says\, “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.” \n\n					\n				\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/intro-to-electrical-hazards-safety-2023/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training
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SUMMARY:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety
DESCRIPTION:Based on member demand\, NEPPA is pleased to be offering a brand-new Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training course being held March 30 – 31\, 2022 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 and/or two-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) \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				\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 day\, in-person training will be held at:   \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics Covered \n \n\nHazardous Communications\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nBloodborne Pathogens\nEmergency Action & Evacuation Plans\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nFire Protection\nTools & Equipment:\n\nGeneral Inspection\nCondition Evaluation\nCare of ToolsNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)\n\nGeneral Inspection\nCondition Evaluation\nDon & Doffing PPENOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nFall Protection (including ladders)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training including specific harnesses.\n\n\nWork Zone Protection (i.e.MUTCD) for Utility Workers\nPole Top/Bucket Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide truck-specific training on operations and controls of their equipment.\n\n\nEnclosed/Confined Space Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide equipment-specific training.\n\n\nElectrical Hazard Awareness\n\nNOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.\nRecognition of electrical hazards\nSkills & Techniques to control or avoid hazards\nMinimum Approach Distances and corresponding voltages\nSkills & Techniques to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda \nAgenda details are subject to change. \nDay 1 – March 30\, 2022 \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 – March 31\, 2022  \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 \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\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$265\n$545\n\n\n2-Day Program:\n$495\n$845\n\n\n\n\n\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 \nCancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, March 16\, 2022 (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				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 – $137/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax – January 1 – March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – October 31; $99/night + tax – November 1 – December 31219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, 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/intro-to-electrical-hazards-safety/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training
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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
CATEGORIES:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training
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