Substation Safety Training

Electrical substations concentrate some of the most serious hazards in the utility world — high-voltage contact, arc flash, and stored energy. This one-hour online Substation Safety Training course teaches workers to recognize and control those hazards and work safely inside substation environments, grounded in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 and NFPA 70E for arc-flash safety.

Course Overview

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and control hazards associated with electrical substations. Participants will learn fundamental substation safety principles, electrical hazard recognition, safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, switching and isolation procedures, grounding concepts, emergency response, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The course emphasizes hazard awareness, risk assessment, and safe work practices designed to prevent electrical injuries, arc flash incidents, equipment damage, and workplace fatalities.

Delivery Method

Online / LMS-Based Asynchronous Learning

Participants may complete the course at their own pace within the allotted course access period.

Course Duration

1 Contact Hours

IACET CEUs Awarded

0.1 CEU

Technical Requirements

Participants must have:

• Reliable internet access
• Current web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari)
• Audio capability for course videos and PowerPoint
• Ability to view PDF documents
• Access to the TTI Learning Management System (LMS)

Recommendation:

• Desktop or laptop computer for optimal learning experience

Criteria for Earning IACET

To receive 0.1 IACET CEU, participants must:

• Complete all required course modules
• Complete all learning activities
• Successfully complete required assessments
• Achieving a minimum passing score of 80% on course assessments
• Complete the course evaluation

Learner Support

Technical assistance is available for LMS access and navigation issues.

For support, contact:

Phone: (817) 769-6275

Email: [email protected]

Accessibility Statement

TTI is committed to providing an accessible learning environment. Course materials include accessibility features such as:

• Accessible digital content
• Adjustable screen viewing options where available

Learners requiring accommodation should contact TTI prior to beginning the course.

Important Completion Information

Participants are encouraged to complete the course within the assigned enrollment period. Progress is automatically tracked within the LMS.

Failure to complete all required activities and assessments will result in no CEU award being issued.

Acknowledgment

By beginning this course, participants acknowledge that they have reviewed and understand the course requirements, learning outcomes, participation expectations, and CEU award criteria.

Key Topics Covered

• Recognize the electrical and physical hazards present in substations
• Apply safe work practices and the correct PPE for substation work
• Follow switching, isolation, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Understand grounding concepts and why they protect workers
• Respond appropriately to a substation emergency
• Relate substation work to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 and NFPA 70E requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is substation safety training for?

Utility workers, electricians, technicians, and contractors who enter or work in electrical substations.

What standards does it reference?

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 (electric power generation, transmission, and distribution) and NFPA 70E for arc-flash and electrical safe-work practices.

How long is the course?

About one hour, online and self-paced.

What do I get on completion?

A printable certificate of completion, issued as soon as you pass.

Does substation safety training need refreshing?

Employers commonly require periodic refreshers, and 1910.269 expects retraining when work practices or conditions change.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the purpose and function of electrical substations.
2. Identify common equipment found within substations and associated hazards.
3. Recognize electrical hazards, including shock, arc flash, arc blast, and induced voltage hazards.
4. Explain minimum approach distances and restricted work zones.
5. Apply hazard identification and risk assessment techniques before beginning work.
6. Describe lockout/tagout and energy isolation principles applicable to substation work.
7. Explain grounding and bonding concepts used to protect workers.
8. Select appropriate PPE for substation-related tasks.
9. Identify safe work practices for entering, inspecting, operating, and maintaining substation equipment.
10. Describe emergency response procedures for electrical incidents and injuries.
11. Recognize the importance of communication, switching orders, and work authorization processes.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and industry best practices applicable to substation safety.

This course is intended for:

• Utility workers
• Electrical technicians
• Substation operators
• Electrical maintenance personnel
• Lineworkers
• Contractors working within substations
• Supervisors and managers
• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals
• Employees who enter, work in, inspect, maintain, or supervise activities within electrical substations   

1 hour

Participants will have access to:

• Substation Safety Training Modules
• Final Assessment
• Course Evaluation

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

Participants should:

• Possess basic workplace safety knowledge.
• Have a general understanding of electrical systems or utility operations.
• Be authorized by their employer to perform or support work activities within substations, if applicable.