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.
The course is a combination of online lectures, videos, readings and discussions.
This is the third course in the Energy Industry: 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.
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Energy Production, Distribution & Safety
Safety in the Utility Industry
ofrecido por
University at Buffalo
Universidad Estatal de Nueva York
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1The 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 videos (Total 27 minutos), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
2 lecturas
Acknowledgements10m
The Basics (OPTIONAL) Resources45m
5 ejercicios de práctica
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
The Basics30m
Semana
2Hazards & 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 videos (Total 31 minutos), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
4 videos
Non-electrical Hazards7m
First Aid Symptoms7m
First Aid Treatment7m
1 lectura
Hazards & Response (OPTIONAL) Resources45m
5 ejercicios de práctica
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
Hazards & Response30m
Semana
3Preparing 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 videos (Total 21 minutos), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
4 videos
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Electric Utility Industry5m
Use-case Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)4m
Equipment Guidelines2m
1 lectura
Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace (OPTIONAL) Resources45m
5 ejercicios de práctica
Self-Check6m
Self-Check9m
Self-Check9m
Self-Check6m
Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace30m
Semana
4Safety Administration & Management
5 videos (Total 27 minutos), 4 readings, 7 quizzes
5 videos
Environmental Policies4m
Community Safety Legislation2m
OSHA Regulations6m
Company Safety Policies4m
4 lecturas
Safety Administration & Management (OPTIONAL) Resources45m
Roadmap to Success Resources: Gather Resources30m
Roadmap to Success: Gather Resources30m
Safety in the Utility Industry - Key Takeaways15m
6 ejercicios de práctica
Self-Check6m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check6m
Self-Check6m
Safety Administration & Management30m
4.8
8 revisiones33%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
33%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
Principales revisiones
por 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.
por AS•Nov 22nd 2018
Best course ever it's really helpful for anyone to understand it
Instructor
Richard Stempniak
Associate ProfessorEngineering Technology
Acerca de 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.
Acerca de Universidad Estatal de Nueva 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.
Acerca del programa especializado 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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