Train the Virtual Trainer is a learning series centered around how to design and lead effective meetings and training with an intense focus on the virtual trainer. The program covers proven practices and principles of effective training and then takes a deep dive into the roles of a trainer along with strategies and tips specific to the virtual environment.

This webinar introduces basic situational awareness concepts and emphasizes the importance of real-time awareness and assessment for field crews and solo workers. .

This series will identify the importance of a strong incident investigation process. Learning what went wrong, why it happened and what can be done to prevent the incident in the future is an important part of an effective safety management system. Students will learn investigation techniques including how to perform a Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Generation plants generally have higher risks than most other facilities. Station service is generally 480 volts and sometimes 4,160 volts with a high arc flash level; generation is generally 4,160 to 17,000 volts, usually with extreme arc flash levels while running. There are complexities in the electrical configurations, making lockout/tagout requirements stringent and complex when mixing with clearance requirements at the step-up transformer in the yard.

This course will cover hazards faced by line-clearance tree trimmers and be supported through case studies and an explanation of minimum OSHA training requirements. We will also discuss the three-cut method to effectively clear a power line.

Necessary actions rushed, complacency and in-attention — these are just a few of the human factor errors that go beyond one’s technical competencies for the task or job. In this two-hour session on human performance strategies, Parrish Owen Taylor takes you to the front line with actual case studies and how to proactively reduce human errors by developing emotionally intelligent crews.