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.
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation Energy Production, Distribution & Safety
Safety in the Utility Industry
proposé par
Université de Buffalo
Université d'État de New York
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
12 heures pour terminer
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 vidéos (Total 27 min), 2 lectures, 5 quiz
4 vidéos
The Basics - Dangers5 min
Utility Workplace Culture7 min
Responsibilities6 min
Nuclear & Natural Gas7 min
2 lectures
Acknowledgements10 min
The Basics (OPTIONAL) Resources45 min
5 exercices pour s'entraîner
Self-Check9 min
Self-Check6 min
Self-Check9 min
Self-Check6 min
The Basics30 min
Semaine
22 heures pour terminer
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 vidéos (Total 31 min), 1 lecture, 5 quiz
4 vidéos
Non-electrical Hazards7 min
First Aid Symptoms7 min
First Aid Treatment7 min
1 lecture
Hazards & Response (OPTIONAL) Resources45 min
5 exercices pour s'entraîner
Self-Check9 min
Self-Check6 min
Self-Check9 min
Self-Check6 min
Hazards & Response30 min
Semaine
32 heures pour terminer
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 vidéos (Total 21 min), 1 lecture, 5 quiz
4 vidéos
Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry7 min
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Electric Utility Industry5 min
Use-case Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)4 min
Equipment Guidelines2 min
1 lecture
Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace (OPTIONAL) Resources45 min
5 exercices pour s'entraîner
Self-Check6 min
Self-Check9 min
Self-Check9 min
Self-Check6 min
Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace30 min
Semaine
44 heures pour terminer
Safety Administration & Management
5 vidéos (Total 27 min), 4 lectures, 7 quiz
5 vidéos
Environmental Policies4 min
Community Safety Legislation2 min
OSHA Regulations6 min
Company Safety Policies4 min
4 lectures
Safety Administration & Management (OPTIONAL) Resources45 min
Roadmap to Success Resources: Gather Resources30 min
Roadmap to Success: Gather Resources30 min
Safety in the Utility Industry - Key Takeaways15 min
6 exercices pour s'entraîner
Self-Check6 min
Self-Check6 min
Self-Check6 min
Self-Check6 min
Self-Check6 min
Safety Administration & Management30 min
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par SL•Dec 31st 2018
This course and its contents were exceptional and informative. Thank you coursera for arranging such a splendid online course with financial aid.
par AS•Nov 22nd 2018
Best course ever it's really helpful for anyone to understand it
Enseignant
Richard Stempniak
Associate ProfessorEngineering Technology
À propos de Université de 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.
À propos de Université d'État de 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.
À propos de la Spécialisation Energy Production, Distribution & Safety
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.
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