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 part of the Energy Production, Distribution & Safety Specialization
Safety in the Utility Industry
Offered By
University at Buffalo
The State University of New York
About this Course
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38%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Learner Career Outcomes
50%
started a new career after completing these courses
38%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
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Beginner Level
Approx. 5 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 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.
2 hours to complete
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
2 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.
2 hours to complete
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
2 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.
2 hours to complete
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
4 hours to complete
Safety Administration & Management
4 hours to complete
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
Reviews
4.7
TOP REVIEWS FROM SAFETY IN THE UTILITY INDUSTRY
by MSDec 1, 2019
It's a great course. I've learned a lot here. I've learned how to protect Myself while working from electrical hazards or other hazards. I've learned how to protect workers if you're an employer.
by SRFeb 16, 2020
Great course on safety and safety regulations. If you have studied or worked in safety this is a great review. If not it is full of valuable information.
by SLDec 30, 2018
This course and its contents were exceptional and informative. Thank you coursera for arranging such a splendid online course with financial aid.
by ANov 13, 2019
The course was really enlightening and i believe it imperative for everyone to take the course, because safety begins with you and me
by STApr 16, 2019
this course has taught me a lot about safety in the work zone, things that I underestimated turned to be imperative and critical.
by AAJan 14, 2019
This course give to me a lot information about how the safety is necessary not only for the industri also for the daily life.
by NSJan 24, 2020
Thank you for providing this course! I enjoyed preparing this course as part of my college subject. Really helpful!
by TAMar 30, 2020
One of the best certification courses to improve the competency level for a Health and safety professionals.
Offered by
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.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=2Yh9qIYiUDk.
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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