Safety in the Utility Industry

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Safety in the Utility Industry

This course is part of Energy Production, Distribution & Safety Specialization

Instructor: Richard Stempniak

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week at 10 hours a week

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course arms you with basic utility industry safety knowledge. You will be educated about personal protective equipment, fire safety, hazardous materials and their symbols. You will gain insights to recognize the importance of a safe work environment.

This course is for individuals considering a career in the energy field (who have a high school diploma, at minimum, and basic knowledge of mathematics), and existing energy sector employees with less than three years of experience who have not completed similar training and would benefit from a course of foundational industry concepts. The course is a combination of online lectures, videos, readings and discussions. This is the third course in the Energy Production, Distribution & Safety specialization that explores various facets of the power sector, and features a culminating project involving creation of a roadmap to achieve a self-established, energy-related professional goal. To learn more about the specialization, check out a video overview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yh9qIYiUDk.

In the first module, we will be talking about safety and its history, and we’ll see how we can play a role in enhancing it. Let’s face it, at the end of the day, we all want to live and work in environments in which we feel safe. An ideal workplace is an environment in which you feel safe and you are able to maximize your productivity.

What's included

4 videos2 readings5 assignments

4 videos Total 27 minutes

The Basics - Dangers 5 minutes
Utility Workplace Culture 7 minutes
Responsibilities 7 minutes
Nuclear & Natural Gas 7 minutes

2 readings Total 55 minutes

Acknowledgements 10 minutes
The Basics (OPTIONAL) Resources 45 minutes

5 assignments Total 60 minutes

Self-Check 9 minutes
Self-Check 6 minutes
Self-Check 9 minutes
Self-Check 6 minutes
The Basics 30 minutes

General procedures have been written to cover a wide array of workplace situations, yet every possible workplace situation has not been addressed. Therefore, it is imperative employees are conscientious about recognizing possible hazards, evaluating them, and controlling them. In this module we’ll review electrical and non electrical hazards you may encounter and how you want to handle them.

What's included

4 videos1 reading5 assignments

4 videos Total 31 minutes

Hazards & Response: Hazards 8 minutes
Non-electrical Hazards 8 minutes
First Aid Symptoms 8 minutes
First Aid Treatment 8 minutes

1 reading Total 45 minutes

Hazards & Response (OPTIONAL) Resources 45 minutes

5 assignments Total 60 minutes

Self-Check 9 minutes
Self-Check 6 minutes
Self-Check 9 minutes
Self-Check 6 minutes
Hazards & Response 30 minutes

In this module we’ll start by learning how to recognize potential hazards in the workplace, then we’ll determine what equipment is necessary to stay safe and comply with the laws & regulations.

What's included

4 videos1 reading5 assignments

4 videos Total 21 minutes

Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry 7 minutes
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Electric Utility Industry 6 minutes
Use-case Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 5 minutes
Equipment Guidelines 3 minutes

1 reading Total 45 minutes

Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace (OPTIONAL) Resources 45 minutes

5 assignments Total 60 minutes

Self-Check 6 minutes
Self-Check 9 minutes
Self-Check 9 minutes
Self-Check 6 minutes
Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace 30 minutes

What's included

5 videos4 readings6 assignments1 peer review

5 videos Total 27 minutes

Safety Administration & Management: Federal Agencies 9 minutes
Environmental Policies 5 minutes
Community Safety Legislation 3 minutes
OSHA Regulations 6 minutes
Company Safety Policies 4 minutes

4 readings Total 120 minutes

Safety Administration & Management (OPTIONAL) Resources 45 minutes
Roadmap to Success Resources: Gather Resources 30 minutes
Roadmap to Success: Gather Resources 30 minutes
Safety in the Utility Industry - Key Takeaways 15 minutes

6 assignments Total 60 minutes

Self-Check 6 minutes
Self-Check 6 minutes
Self-Check 6 minutes
Self-Check 6 minutes
Self-Check 6 minutes
Safety Administration & Management 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Your Roadmap to Success - Peer Review 60 minutes

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Richard Stempniak

The State University of New York

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Reviewed on Aug 2, 2020

it was very helpful & useful to me to apply present & in future industrial safety measures.course was great to learn in depth.I say thank you to coursera.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020

very crutial information set for all the utility persons and those whore willing to be. I personally recommend to all the students who r willing to be a part of utility

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020

This course is highly recommended for those who want to brush up their basic knowledge towards safety in the utility industry. Content described in layman language.

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