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Hazards of Electricity

Hazards of Electricity

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  • 4.12.16 - 4.12.16 Export to outlook
  • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Member: $24.00 / Non-Member: $24.00

“Hazards of Electricity” focuses on workplace electrical safety and the application of industry-accepted standards to effectively manage arc flash and electrical shock hazards. The training also provides guidance on applying “Safe Work Practices” to your daily electrical maintenance tasks.  A close look at the details of real-life tragedies will help your employees understand the potential dangers of working around electricity and its hazards. This training program will help bring your workers up to speed on the latest version of NFPA70E and OSHA Subpart S. 

Instructor: John Olsen, Zeigle Safety Consulting

John Olsen has been employed by Georgia Pacific in Plattsburgh for over 29 years as an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician. He has developed and taught safety courses in Ergonomics, General Electrical Safety, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Lock out /Tag out, Hoist and Material Handling Equipment and “NFPA 70-E”.  He is also a consultant for Zeigle Safety and Landrock Safety. Some of the companies and organizations that received training are the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, IBM in Essex Junction Vt., TYCO, Multina, Moldrite, Plattsburgh City Fire Department, the Cumberland Head Fire Department and Georgia Pacific. He was a past board member of The Region II VPPPA, and has been asked to give presentations and training at the Region II VPPPA and National VPPPA Conference’s.

Funding Provided By: New York State Occupational Safety and  Health Hazard Abatement
Board through the OSH T+E Fund

  • Cancellation must be received 3 days before day of seminar and may be subject to refund charges & no shows will be charged!
  • Registration fee includes cost of meals/refreshments.
  • Certificate of Achievement will be given to attendees for each class completed (except for OSHA 40, 10 & 8 hour classes).

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