Brockville
Kingston
330 Laurier Blvd.
Ontario
K6V 7L9
+1 613 345 1991
25 Railway St.
Ontario
K7K 2L7
+1 613 546 6663
Arborists working in proximity to electrical transmission or distribution systems can be very dangerous and there are rules and regulations in Ontario that govern this type of work. Maintaining job safety is a must. Workers must not only be familiar with general construction safety guidelines, but also electrical safety and special rules for approach, in addition to their employer’s guidelines and safe practices. This training discusses in detail electrical safety for Arborists.
• Applicable Legislation
• Injuries – the numbers
• Electrical Hazards
• Basic Terminology
• How Electricity Behaves
• Energy flow and Barriers
• Induction
• Step and touch potential
• Safe limits of approach
• Personal protective equipment
• Job Planning