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This customized two-day program was designed, and is taught, by senior electrical professionals, each with over 40 years experience on electrical systems from 2300V to 500kV. It is taught regularly to operators responsible for medium voltage systems from 480V to 15kV.
It combines in-depth exploration of the Workplace Electrical Safety standard, CSA Z462-21 and practical workshops assessing and mitigating hazards for anyone operating low and medium voltage systems.
This program is taught by certified electrical professionals with decades of field experience and solid credentials as professional adult learning instructors and includes professionally designed slides, videos and extensive use of case studies. It examines the electrical hazards found in industry and stresses the importance of the individual employee proactively recognizing hazards and applying safe work practices with the goal of zero incidents.
Who should attend: Operators, other non-electrical personnel and their managers
You will be able to: Safely operate low and medium voltage electrical equipment
Unfortunately, this course does not currently have any upcoming dates.
Yet, if you're interested in it, please chat with our sales team
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Doug Rolling, Anderson Exploration"Our instructor is a very experienced man. He was able to reinforce topics by relating them to personal experience. We went through a lot of information in two days and the work on grounding is invaluable.
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Marc Thibert, Electrical Technologist, Aqrium, 02/09Very knowledgeable, well around course with a good mix of instruction, video and workshop.
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Humanyun Zahir, Pic Mobert Hydro Inc“The instructor was good and explained everything right from the basics, keeping in mind the level of participants. Used various examples and our own systems as examples. I have learned a lot about the subject.”
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Joseph te Bulte, Canfor"The course content was weighty but processable with the instructor very knowledgeable, relaxed and prepared. Overall very worthwhile and informative; a must for electrical workers."
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Chris Reed, Pic Mobert Hydro Inc“Excellent presentation and exhibits great depth of knowledge. Simulated thinking within the group.”
Course topics
I. ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS
Objective: Realize the damage electricity can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety in normal and abnormal conditions.
II. UNDERSTAND ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of electrical theory and it's applications to electrical circuits
III. UNDERSTAND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of electrical theory and it's applications to electrical components.
View all topicsI. ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS
Objective: Realize the damage electricity can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety in normal and abnormal conditions.
- Electrical Faults
- Electrical Accidents
II. UNDERSTAND ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of electrical theory and it's applications to electrical circuits
- Measure Power
- Measure Current
- Measure Voltage
III. UNDERSTAND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Objective: Form a working and practical knowledge of electrical theory and it's applications to electrical components.
- Evaluate conductors
- Evaluate circuit resistance
- Evaluate insulation
IV. APPLY ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
Objective: Learn the properties of electrical current and voltage by learning and applying and thus proving the basic laws of electricity.
- Apply Ohm's Law
- Apply Watt's Law
- Evaluate DC systems
- Evaluate AC systems
V. IDENTIFY ELECTRICAL FAULTS
Objective: Learn to use a systematic troubleshooting approach to electrical system problems.
- Identify circuit problems
- Identify system problems
- Identify operating problems
- Identify maintenance problems
VI. RECOGNIZING HAZARDS
Objective: Learn to recognise all energy sources and hazards created by various electrical equipment and devices.
- Insulation
- Cables
- Power Transformers
- Instrument Transformers
- Fault Currents
- Disconnects
- Switchgear
- Breakers
- Fuses
- Relays
- Starters
- Motors
- Capacitors
- Emergency Systems
VII. CSA Z462
Objective: Understand how to relate and apply the Arc Flash mitigation guidelines as set out by the Canadian Standards Association.
- Limits of approach for electrical shock and flash hazards
- Arc flash parameters
- Determine curable burn distance during a short circuit
- Determine energy released during a short circuit
- Techniques for reducing arc flash energy
- Selection of proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Review the three types of electrical hazards: electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast
- Describe conditions required for each to occur
- Describe procedures to reduce these hazards
- Describe the impact of voltage,amperage and time on the level of electrocution and flash hazard
- Describe fault current available
- Review calculation methods for a supply transformer
- Describe the impact of fault current on the level of electrical hazard
VIII. SAFETY DOCUMENTATION
Objective: Establish an accessible and usable system of practice that will protect both life and liability.
- Rules
- Safe Work Practices
- Safe Work Procedures
- Codes of Practice
- Operating Procedures
- Permits & Clearances
- Switching Procedures
IX. MANAGEMENT CONTROL
Objective: Understand legislation and apply methodologies to comply.
- Legislation
- Electrical Code
- Purchasing Controls
- Engineering Controls
- Training
X. PHYSICAL EQUIPMENT
Objective: Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the required PPE and ancillary High Voltage safety equipment available.
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety Equipment
- Signs and Barriers
- Equipment Protection
- Interlock
- Grounding
XI. FIELD CONTROL
Objective: Understand and apply preventative and post accident meetings, analyses and reports.
- Inspections
- Job Planning
- Pre-job Meeting
- Hazard Identification
- Hazard Reporting
XII. WORK METHODS
Objective: Learn and apply safe practical skills.
- Limits of Approach
- Switching Practices
XIII. GROUNDING
Objective: Learn the dangers of and how induced currents and ground gradients are produced and how to safely select, install and maintain temporary grounds for protection of the worker.
- Describe potential gradients as they relate to ground faults
- describe how & where step, touch, mesh, and transferred potentials may appear during a ground fault
- Induced Voltages
- Safe Grounding Procedures
- Grounding and dissipation of residual energy
- Temporary Grounds
XIV. SWITCHING
Objective: Interpret and use a single line diagram to write a switching sequence to safely isolate an electrical device for work. Validate existing operating orders and switching procedures. Develop and maintain mandated documentation for all electrical equipment isolation and maintenance work.
- Single Line Diagrams
- Using Prints
- Electrical System Drawings
- Safety Documentation
- Isolation
- Lockout/Isolation
- Switching Workshop
XV. JOB PLANNING
Objective: Carry out Hazard/Risk Analysis in determining the degree and extent of hazards for maintenance tasks on all electrical equipment.
- Necessity of job planning to safely perform task
- Hazard Control Workshop
- Job Planning Worksheet
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Peter Waugh
Years of Experience44Peter Waugh brings 44 years of experience in fields of maintenance and human resources management. Peter graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. He started his career with Westinghouse Industrial Field Service servicing power distribution equipment. He then moved to the Pulp & Paper industry where he worked for three companies over the next 30 years working in...
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Kall Cloarec, Centerra GoldPeter is very good at what he does. It is great to have someone teaching that knows what he is talking about.
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Jarod Hubert, Mount MilliganPeter did a great job teaching this course. He was very clear and thorough in explaining everything.
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Harrison Shin, Diamond PetrochemicalPeter was enthusiastic and passionate about the topics he discussed. He provided great insight and was able to answer any questions the group had.
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Dave Neal
Years of Experience50With 33 years of on the job experience at Hydro One, doing consulting work for McGregor Allsop, Trow Engineering Consultants and Dillion and Associates, Dave has acquired extensive knowledge of electrical equipment, installations and legislative requirements. While with Hydro One, Dave was involved with many projects including: - Held the lead role in the implementation of the new Training Development...
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Kenneth Preston, Daishowa-Marubeni“Dave did a great job, he knew his material and related it to scenarios that applied to our plant. Great job!”
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Craig Jeanveau, York Energy Centre“Dave was professional, knowledgeable and kept us engaged. Great course content and videos. Breaks were perfectly scheduled and the hands-on training was valuable because Dave's experience.”
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Cory Mottishaw, Ozcan Services“Dave’s teaching is easy to grasp and I got a lot of valuable knowledge from today’s course, Arc Flash Low Voltage Safety. I have learnt a lot today and look forward to the High Voltage Safety course that Dave also teaches.”
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Edward Rideout
Years of Experience54Ed Rideout has been involved with the electrical field in many ways for nearly 54 years. His electrical experience started when he was just out of vocational school and was hired as the sole electrician at a local fish plant in charge of six fishing trawlers, a power house and a fish plant facility. In 1975 Ed went on to work with Nova Scotia Power, first as an apprentice electrician in a generating...
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Alex McKee, Suncor"The instructor, Ed Rideout was very experienced and showed poise when asked to go over or show different ways of explaining a problem to the class."
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Bruce Barrett, Lynk Electric"Instructor was very clear and professional about his job and explained course details very well. Ed took the time to go over the details and showed lots of interesting videos."
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Rob Clellend, Department of National Defence“The instructor showed a great knowledge of the subject matter. And thorough experience in the industry, was able to answer all questions and promote class discussions.”
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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience43Jim Roberts brings over 43 years of experience in the electrical field. A graduate from the Georgian College Electrical Engineering program, he started his career at Toronto Hydro Electrical Systems as a High Voltage Underground Cable Fault Technician then proceeded to Toronto Transit Commission where he obtained his red seal 309A electrical license and became a Maintenance/Construction Electrician...
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Kevin Aikenhead, Pattern EnergyJim did a great job with the material. He was very knowledgeable and used real-life examples that are always helpful!
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Steve Fritterer, GCT DeltaportJim Roberts kept the course humorous and interesting. He kept us all under his supervision and helped when needed.
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Jason Manning, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.Jim was knowledgeable and delivered the content in an easy to follow format.
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Alain Tremblay
Years of Experience56Alain Tremblay is an electrical engineer with over 56 years of experience. He is fluent in both French and English and can instruct courses in both languages. He is a consultant on electrical power systems and preventative maintenance such as infrared thermography, transformer oil and gas analysis, electrical course and job supervision. Alain graduated from Laval University in Quebec with a Bachelor...
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Terry Yonkheym
Years of Experience61Terry Yonkheym brings over 61 years experience in training and practical electrical maintenance to Canada Training Group's electrical, safety and high voltage programs. Terry's extensive service record for Ontario Hydro began as a Power Maintenance Electrician Apprentice, progressing through attaining the Inter-Provincial Construction and Maintenance Electrician's license, Journeyperson status and...
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Bert Cunningham, TransCanada"The instructor, Terry Yonkheym had the knowledge and expertise. His delivery was excellent."
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Chris Guze, Syncrude Canada Ltd.“Terry is knowledgeable and easy to understand.”
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Mark Clouthier, Ridley Terminals Inc.“I found Terry very informative on course information. Kept me interested to want to listen. Questions, he had answers for. Excellent instructor.”
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"Informative instructor who would explain the material at any level needed to get his point across. Especially valuable was the content on arc flash surveys and proper grounding methods."
Jim Barazzuol, West Coast Reduction LTD -
"Very well spoken and thorough with critical information. Exhibited excellent knowledge and patience. I'm extremely excited to gain knowledge that I can start to use immediately. The slide to brochure information followed a proper organized system. Thank you very much."
Erik Mikkelsen, Pretium Resources -
"Most of the content of this course pertains to my day-to-day duties at work, and was explained in laymen's terms so it was easy to follow each step."
Paul Sherwood, Agrium -
"Amazing course, it was full of extremely relevant topics and information. Engaged in class participation with various scenarios that dealt with relevant duties/procedures. Loved it! I will ask supervisors to investigate other training options/classes with Canada Training Group."
Erik Mikkelsen, Pretium Resources -
"Set forth the value of not rushing into tasks. Take the course, especially for the Arc Flash component."
Tim Kupchanko, Spectra Energy -
"Our instructor is a very experienced man. He was able to reinforce topics by relating them to personal experience. We went through a lot of information in two days and the work on grounding is invaluable.
Doug Rolling, Anderson Exploration -
Very knowledgeable, well around course with a good mix of instruction, video and workshop.
Marc Thibert, Electrical Technologist, Aqrium, 02/09 -
Very good and informative about do's and dont's
Ryan Shaw, Electrician, PCS Potash 02/09 -
“The instructor was good and explained everything right from the basics, keeping in mind the level of participants. Used various examples and our own systems as examples. I have learned a lot about the subject.”
Humanyun Zahir, Pic Mobert Hydro Inc -
"Yesterday and today were by far the best training sessions I have been part of. The instructor did a great job of delivering information and aiming it to our needs here with Pretium. Thank you."
Greg Hogg, Pretium Resources -
"The course content was weighty but processable with the instructor very knowledgeable, relaxed and prepared. Overall very worthwhile and informative; a must for electrical workers."
Joseph te Bulte, Canfor -
Lots of hands on information
Greg Beyers, Electrician, PCS Potash 02/09 -
“Excellent presentation and exhibits great depth of knowledge. Simulated thinking within the group.”
Chris Reed, Pic Mobert Hydro Inc -
"This course reminded me to have more respect for high voltage. It was taught in a way that is applicable to the way I work, and came from the instructor's own experiences."
Matt Messer, Enbridge -
"The course was a great learning experience. Being a high voltage electrician, I feel this course laid out all procedures and safety measures very well. Peter was informative and eager to help with any questions we had!"
Wes Palmer, Pretium Resources -
"This is a good opportunity to refresh your safety training, see what's new and interact with other electrical personnel. It was interesting to hear the ideas and opinions of other participants
Larry Kamo, Provincial Papers -
This was a very good course. It was a great eye-opener to how serious an electrical current can be if not following the proper procedures.
Michelle McDonald, Centerra gold -
"The instructor was well informed on a wide range of topics and presented the contents in an interesting manner. I would highly recommend this course with regards to safety awareness."
Jim Gillingham, Abitibi Consolidated -
“Very knowledgeable, well presented, and amazing. Thanks.”
Forrest Mann, Pic Morbert Hydro Inc -
"I learned a lot about safe grounding practices and isolating equipment. I would recommend this one but now I would like to take the more intensive, five-day course."
Daryl Herchuck, IMC Canada Ltd. -
“Great and engaging presenter. Knowledgeable and good humor. Very good presentation.”
Babar Kahn, Pic Mobert Hydro Inc -
"Excellent! A fantastic course and the instructor had genuine concern for our safe working practices. This is a must. I would highly recommend it."
Kevin Wolfe, Kramer Ltd.
| Day 1 | |
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| Start time, Introductions | 08:00 - 10:00 am |
| Morning Break | 10:00 - 10:15 am |
| Class Time | 10:15 - 12:00 pm |
| Lunch | 12:00 - 01:00 pm |
| Class Time, Afternoon Break | 01:00 - 03:00 pm |
| Class Time/End Time | 03:15 - 04:30 pm |
| Day 2 | |
|---|---|
| Start time, Introductions | 08:00 - 10:00 am |
| Morning Break | 10:00 - 10:15 am |
| Class Time | 10:15 - 12:00 pm |
| Lunch | 12:00 - 01:00 pm |
| Class Time, Afternoon Break | 01:00 - 03:00 pm |
| Class Time/End Time | 03:15 - 04:30 pm |