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2 -hr Online Course

Electrical Safe Work Practices for Generation Station Personnel

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About Electrical Safe Work Practices for Generation Station Personnel

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. Temporary protective grounding also can pose challenges due to extreme available fault current and long clearing times between generator and breaker. 

Learning Objectives

This course will provide information that will help to clarify methods to effectively control hazards in the plants.

  • Understand electrical shock and arc flash hazards in generation plants.
  • Define qualified electrical workers and associated training requirements.
  • Demonstrate OSHA requirements, including care and use of PPE.
  • Identify risk levels for various tasks.

    Earn 2 CUSP points for attending the full course

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    Instructor

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    Lee Marchessault, CUSP

    Lee Marchessault is the President of Workplace Safety Solutions, Inc. He started his career in the Electric Industry in 1978 as a power plant apprentice operator, then moved to metering, then HV Electrician (Transmission, Substation & Generation), and after 20 years in the field, he became the Safety Manager for the power company. Lee remains a licensed Electrician and has a BS from Johnson State College. He is an instructor for the OSHA Training Institutes in Regions 1, 2, and 4, electrical standards. Over the past 20 years, Lee has written numerous articles in national publications and continues to present electrical safety topics for International venues. He is on the Electrical Committee for NFPA, a voting member of the ASTM F18 Committee, and an active member with other organizations including ASSP, IP, and NSC Utilities Division.

    The views, information, or opinions expressed during this webinar are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Utility Business Media and its employees. It is strongly recommended you discuss any actions or policy changes with your company management prior to implementation.