MAA Safety Webinar Electrical Hazard Awareness with John Ball , Ph . D ., BCMA , CTSP • South Dakota State University
This updated webinar covers a wide range of safety-related topics essential for arborists working near energized overhead power lines , presented by the tree care industry ’ s leading safety expert – Dr . John Ball .
Critical topics addressed in this webinar include the latest on :
• How electricity works and basic terminology
• Current standards and regulations
• Electrical hardware identification
• Hazard assessment
• Estimating nominal voltage and the importance of doing so
• Line clearance pruning practices to reduce exposure
• Recent incidents involving tree workers and electrical conductors
• Emergency response to electrical contact incidents involving workers who are aloft
The webinar provides Electrical Hazard Awareness education in three 1-hour sessions . Completion of the course satisfies one major OSHA requirement for arborists working 10 feet or closer to energized conductors .
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Dr . Ball will issue a Certificate of Attendance to participants who watch the full 3-hour course and successfully complete the follow up quizzes . Additional employerverified proof of aerial rescue training and CPR / First Aid are required to fully meet OSHA ’ s EHAP certification standards .
CEU Credit : MCA Safety
Registration Fees :
$ 89 / per person for MAA member firms and their employees $ 159 / per person for Non-Members Sign up today at MassArbor . org www . cranes101 . com 508-966-4100