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

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Richard Stempniak

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The State University of New York

Energy Production, Distribution & Safety SpecializationUniversity at Buffalo

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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.

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Energy Production, Distribution & Safety Specialization

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

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Richard Stempniak

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Engineering Technology

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

The Basics

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 27 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Hazards & Response

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 31 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 21 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes

4 videos

Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry7m

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-Check6m

Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace30m

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Safety Administration & Management

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 27 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes

5 videos

Safety Administration & Management: Federal Agencies9m

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

Safety Administration & Management30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SAFETY IN THE UTILITY INDUSTRY

by AGJun 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.

by MHDec 27, 2020

In this course, I learned about various safety regulatory industries and their roles to ensure safety in the utility industry. Overall, it was informative and a great opportunity.

by DOJul 1, 2020

Learnt alot of new things about the utility industry. this course was very helpful. thank you COURSERA for providing courses which are easy to understand.

by PRApr 29, 2020

It was a wonderful sessions. Though it is a theory, the points were explained as a facts and not as a mere theory. The professor was excellent in summarizing the contents.

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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://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=2Yh9qIYiUDk.

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Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
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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