Electrical Transmission & Distribution: Construction Safety and Health
Prevent injuries in electrical transmission and distribution construction. The course covers electrical safety and grounding, electrical PPE and arc flash, lifting and rigging, confined spaces, job briefings, excavation and fall protection.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Managers, supervisors, technical staff and workers in power-grid construction
Learning objectives
- Apply electrical safe work practices for power- line work
- Specify grounding and electrical PPE
- Conduct job briefings and control rigging, excavation, confined-space and fall hazards
Detailed content
- Electrical injury mechanisms and statistics
- OSHA 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V
- Qualified vs unqualified workers
- Minimum approach distances
- De-energising, grounding and bonding
- Lockout/tagout and switching orders
- Arc-flash hazard analysis and labels
- Arc-rated clothing and insulating gloves
- Inspection and testing of PPE
- Lifting and rigging near energised lines
- Fall protection on poles and towers
- Excavation and trenching
- Confined and enclosed spaces
- Job briefings and tailboard meetings
- Emergency response and rescue
- Case studies of T&D incidents
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Electrical hazards and regulations
- Electrical safety practices
- PPE and arc flash
- Construction hazards
- Job planning
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
- Risk assessment and control hierarchy for a real task
- Incident investigation case study and report
- Contract-clause review and claim-preparation case study
Tools and templates you keep
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
- Inspection checklists and toolbox-talk template
- Incident investigation report
- Claims and variation register
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 45001:2018
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926
- NEBOSH / IOSH syllabi; NFPA codes where relevant
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Health, Safety & Environment · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Electrical Transmission & Distribution: Construction Safety and Health?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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