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Training Department Highlights
May 22–23, 2019
New Arc Flash Standards
(IEEE 1584)
The latest Arc Flash edition of IEEE 1584 is a major game changer; almost everything has changed since the original 2002 edition was introduced.
This two-day course provides in-depth techniques for designers and facility operators to assess the hazards in the work place; determine the arc flash hazard distance and the incident energy to which employees could be exposed; select/apply the correct personal protective equipment; and document all assessments.
Who Should Attend:
Electric utility engineering managers, engineers, and others responsible for developing arc flash standards and/or studies for their utility.
May 7–9, 2019
Foreman Leadership Accelerated Program Part 1
The electric utility industry of the 22nd century will look much different than it does today. With the changes in workforce and new technology comes the need for new technical job skills as well as the skills needed to coach, motivate, and inspire crew members. This course is designed to prepare new and future foremen, crew leaders, and others in supervisory capacities for the challenges of effective leadership in an environment that includes a new generation of workers with different frames of reference toward employers and the workplace. Participants will gain insight into what people respect in leaders and how to develop their own unique leadership style.
Who Should Attend:
Foremen and crew leaders.
