Training for Staying Safe around Power Equipment

​Power equipment training protects your business

Your most valuable resource is your workforce. It's important to invest in electrical safety rules and training to ensure every worker and contractor on your worksite knows how to work around power equipment.

In addition to potential human costs, a safety incident could damage equipment and property, increase insurance costs and Workers' Compensation Board premiums, or result in fines from the Province of Alberta. Occupational Health and Safety could issue a Stop Work Order, which would result in lost productivity and possibly penalties for not meeting contractual obligations.

Think power line contacts are few and far between? Think again. In 2020 there were over 70 power line contacts in Edmonton. That's more than one per week.

  Ensure that everyone on your worksite is properly trained

Electrical safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility. It's up to employers to make sure workers have the skills and training to do their jobs safely, including:

• Work practices and procedures
• Safe use of equipment
• Selection and use of personal protective equipment and safety equipment.

You're also responsible for making sure that their supervisors are competent and familiar with relevant OHS legislation that applies to the work performed.
Know your responsibilities