Safety in the Utility Industry

Safety basics for energy-sector work

This course introduces the safety knowledge needed to work in the utility industry. It covers personal protective equipment, fire safety and hazardous materials, including how hazard symbols are read, with the goal of building a sense of what a safe work environment requires.

Who it is for

• Those thinking about entering energy work who hold a high school diploma and have basic math
• Current energy-sector staff with under three years on the job

Standards referenced

The skills list includes OSHA, hazard communication, environmental regulations and first aid. That makes the course an overview of the rules that frame workplace safety in the sector, rather than a single procedure to follow.