Transmission Line and High-Voltage Substation Electrical Safety

January 21-22, 2025 | Online :: Central Time

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“EUCI does a great job of bringing real-world examples and references into the classroom.” Sales Director, Landis & Gyr

“This is my second class I’ve attended through EUCI; both were excellent, and I highly recommend EUCI courses.” Energy Advisor, Linn County REC

This course provides an in-depth exploration of electric safety, focusing on reducing hazards and ensuring compliance with critical standards such as NFPA, OSHA, and IEEE.

Participants will gain insights into electric hazards, including electric shock, arc flash, and arc blast, as well as essential safety codes and standards. The course will cover OSHA regulations in detail, focusing on safety protocols for working with energized parts, hazardous energy control, and personal protective equipment.

Real-world accident reviews will highlight the importance of safety in various scenarios. Additionally, the course will delve into transmission line fundamentals, emerging technologies, station safety considerations, live-line maintenance and safety precautions, advanced safety precautions for live-line work, and technical and workforce challenges, offering a comprehensive understanding of electric safety in both overhead and underground systems.

Key topics include:

• Hazard identification in overhead, underground, and substation maintenance
• Processes for safely isolating, insulating, and de-energizing lines
• Equipotential grounding and its role in worker safety
• Best practices for communication, protective equipment, and worksite preparation

Register now to enhance your understanding of the hazards involved in transmission line maintenance and the precautions necessary to mitigate the risk of injury or death.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss safety concepts, including hazard reduction and Haddon’s Hierarchy of Controls.
• Identify and evaluate electric hazards such as electric shock, arc flash, and arc blast.
• Review key electric safety codes and OSHA standards for working on energized parts.
• Analyze real-world accidents and assess lessons learned for improved safety practices.
• Explore safety protocols and technical challenges in transmission lines, stations, and underground systems.
• Evaluate live-line maintenance risks, environmental impacts, and advanced safety precautions.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 : Central Time

 

Introductions

 

What is Safety

• Reduction of Hazards for self and others
• Haddon’s Hierarchy of Controls

Electric Hazards

• Electric Shock, Electrocution
• Arc Flash, Arc Blast

Codes and Standards for Electric Safety

• NFPA70 – Installation Standards
• NFPA 70E – Work Practices
• NFPA 70B – Maintenance Standards
• National Electric Safety Code
• Equipment Manufacturers Standards – UL, IEEE
• OSHA Standards – 29 CFR 1910.269, 1926.950, 1910.269

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 & 1926.950

• Application
• Training
• Medical services and first aid
• Job briefing
• Hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) procedures
• Enclosed spaces
• Excavations
• Personal protective equipment 
• Portable ladders and platforms
• Hand and portable power equipment
• Live-line tools
• Materials handling and storage
• Working on or near exposed energized parts
• Minimum approach distances
• Deenergizing lines and equipment for employee protection 
• Grounding for the protection of employees 

OSHA 29 CPR 1910.269 & 1926.950

• Testing and test facilities
• Overhead lines and live-line barehand work
• Underground electrical installations
• Substations
• Special conditions
• Definitions

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. :: Lunch Break

Transmission Lines

• Transmission line fundamentals
• Electric & Magnetic Fields
• Structure types
• Conductors / Sagging wires
• Structure design
• Electrical Clearances
• Transmission Line Phenomena
• Foundations
• Emerging transmission line technologies

Transmission Stations

• Substation Functions – Voltage Levels – Major Systems
• Substation Configurations
•  Switches
• AC and DC Station Service
• Circuit Breakers
• Transformers
• Voltage Regulation
• Cap Banks
• Reactors
• Relays and Controls
• Grounding

Underground Transmission

• LPFF – Low Pressure Fluid Filled
• HPFF – High Pressure Fluid Filled
• Oil Pressurization Plants
• Solid Dielectric
• Cathodic Protection

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 : Central Time

 

Live-Line Maintenance and Safety Precautions

• Overview of Live-Line Work
• Safety Risks in Live-Line Maintenance
• Technical Complexities and Equipment
• Cost and Resource Considerations

Advanced Safety Precautions for Live-Line Work

• Addressing Environmental and Weather-Related Risks
• Ensuring Workforce Readiness and Skill Levels
• Compliance with Evolving Safety Standards
• Fall Protection and Specialized PPE for Live-Line Work

Technical and Workforce Challenges

• Adapting to New Tools and Technology
• Adapting to Changing Work Practices
• Upgrading Aging Infrastructure
• Braving Severe Weather Conditions

Leonard J. Fiume, Contractor, AECOM; former Director of PTO-Stations, National Grid

Leonard J. Fiume brings a wealth of expertise in electrical engineering and power systems to his role as an instructor for the Transmission Line Safety course. With a career spanning over four decades, Leonard has accumulated extensive experience in both practical and instructional settings.

Leonard currently serves as a Contractor for the New York Power Authority’s Lewiston Facility through AECOM, where he manages planning and construction for the Life Extension Project for the Switchyard. He has held this position since September 2020, following an earlier tenure with the same organization.

Previously, Leonard enjoyed a distinguished career at National Grid, where he progressed through various senior roles from 1982 to 2018. His roles included Director of PTO-Stations and Director of Protection & Telecom Operations for NY & NE. He also served as Manager of Energy Services, Superintendent of multiple divisions, and Supervisor of both Station Construction and Maintenance.

In academia, Leonard has contributed as an Adjunct Instructor in the Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) programs at both Buffalo State College and Erie Community College, sharing his deep knowledge and industry experience with students.

Leonard’s career began as a Field Engineer with Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Louis Allis, followed by roles as Plant Electrical Engineer with Hooker Chemical and Plastics. His academic credentials include a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Electric Power) from the University at Buffalo, an MBA from Canisius College, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Electric Power) from the University at Buffalo.

Leonard’s broad expertise encompasses the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of electric systems across residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and utility sectors, including hazardous locations.

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Dan Johnson, Senior Distribution Line Coordinator, American Electric Power; owner of Johnson Live Line

Dan Johnson is the Owner of Johnson Live Line and a Senior Distribution Line Coordinator at American Electric Power. With extensive experience as a Journeyman Lineman, Dan has built a career specializing in the utilities industry. His expertise includes fiberglass testing to OSHA standards, manual hoist inspections and certifications, and mechanical jumper and grounds testing. A seasoned professional, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge in both fieldwork and business development, holding an Associate’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the Indiana Institute of Technology. His leadership and technical skills make him a key figure in advancing safety and operational excellence in the energy sector.

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Transmission Line and High-Voltage Substation Electrical Safety

January 21-22, 2025 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before December 20, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this event

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log in and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations, video, and Q&A will be used in the program.

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 12.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

• Safety Managers / Specialists
• Safety Leaders
• Electrical Professionals
• Training Facilitators
• Line Technicians / Workers
• Substation Technicians
• Operations Managers
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Utility Operators
• Safety Trainers
• Utility Managers