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.
This course is part of the Energy Production, Distribution & Safety Specialization
Safety in the Utility Industry
Offered By
University at Buffalo
The State University of New York
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
12 hours to complete
The Basics
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.
4 videos (Total 27 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
2 readings
Acknowledgements10m
The Basics (OPTIONAL) Resources45m
5 practice exercises
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
The Basics30m
Week
22 hours to complete
Hazards & Response
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.
4 videos (Total 31 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
4 videos
Non-electrical Hazards7m
First Aid Symptoms7m
First Aid Treatment7m
1 reading
Hazards & Response (OPTIONAL) Resources45m
5 practice exercises
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
Hazards & Response30m
Week
32 hours to complete
Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace
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.
4 videos (Total 21 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
4 videos
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Electric Utility Industry5m
Use-case Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)4m
Equipment Guidelines2m
1 reading
Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace (OPTIONAL) Resources45m
5 practice exercises
Self-Check6m
Self-Check9m
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace30m
Week
44 hours to complete
Safety Administration & Management
5 videos (Total 27 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes
5 videos
Environmental Policies4m
Community Safety Legislation2m
OSHA Regulations6m
Company Safety Policies4m
4 readings
Safety Administration & Management (OPTIONAL) Resources45m
Roadmap to Success Resources: Gather Resources30m
Roadmap to Success: Gather Resources30m
Safety in the Utility Industry - Key Takeaways15m
6 practice exercises
Self-Check6m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check6m
Safety Administration & Management30m
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About University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) is a premier, research-intensive public university and the largest, most comprehensive institution of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. UB offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and nearly 300 graduate and professional programs.
About The State University of New York
The State University of New York, with 64 unique institutions, is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States. Educating nearly 468,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs both on campus and online, SUNY has nearly 3 million alumni around the globe.
About the Energy Production, Distribution & Safety Specialization
This specialization provides introductory knowledge about the energy industry and associated career opportunities, whether you are interested in a utility technician or utility worker role, or emerging green energy solutions. It is intended for those considering a career in the field, and people already working in the industry who have less than three years of experience and have not completed similar training. Through four courses, learners receive an overview of electric power systems, natural gas, safety practices, and the energy industry as a whole. To learn more, please watch the overview video by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: https://youtu.be/Py8uP6vuH_o.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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