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Powerline Incident Emergency Response Training Course

Powerline Incident Emergency Response Training aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.95, NFPA 70E, and IEEE 1048 standards.

Main Service Location

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Course Title

Powerline Incident Emergency Response

Course Duration

2 Days

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge Assessment

Service Category

Training, assessment, and certification services.

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

3 Years (Extendable)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Interactive Learning Methods

3 Years (Extendable)

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Outline

1. Powerline Incident Fundamentals and Electrical Hazards

  • Electrical hazard principles including (shock, electrocution, arc flash, step potential, touch potential)

  • Powerline Systems including (transmission lines, distribution lines, voltage levels, grounding systems)

  • Incident Types including (contact injuries, arc flash burns, step potential injuries, equipment failures)

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1926.95 requirements including (approach distances, protective equipment, emergency procedures, training standards)


2. Scene Assessment and Safety Zone Establishment

  • Scene Safety including (hazard identification, perimeter establishment, access control, ongoing hazard assessment)

  • Approach Distances including (minimum clearances, voltage considerations, environmental factors, safety margins)

  • Safety Zones including (hot zone, warm zone, cold zone, personnel restrictions, equipment limitations)

  • Utility Coordination including (power company notification, system isolation, de-energization verification, grounding procedures)


3. Victim Assessment and Electrical Injury Management

  • Electrical Injuries including (thermal burns, cardiac effects, neurological damage, entry/exit wounds)

  • Victim Assessment including (consciousness level, cardiac rhythm, respiratory status, burn evaluation)

  • Medical Priorities including (airway management, cardiac monitoring, fluid resuscitation, pain management)

  • Spinal Considerations including (mechanism of injury, immobilization requirements, movement restrictions, trauma protocols)


4. Emergency Response and Rescue Coordination Under Supervision

  • Rescue Approach including (safe positioning, protective equipment, coordinated movement, communication maintenance)

  • Victim Removal including (non-contact methods, insulated tools, mechanical aids, team coordination under supervision)

  • Equipment Operation including (insulated rescue hooks, hot sticks, protective barriers, grounding equipment under supervision)

  • Team Coordination including (role assignments, communication protocols, safety oversight, incident command integration)


5. Emergency Communication and Utility Coordination

  • Emergency Notifications including (911 activation, utility companies, medical services, incident command)

  • Utility Coordination including (power isolation requests, system status verification, re-energization procedures, technical consultation)

  • Communication Protocols including (radio procedures, information relay, status updates, coordination requirements)

  • Medical Coordination including (Emergency Medical Services (EMS) activation, hospital notification, transport preparation, medical information)


6. Post-Incident Procedures and Documentation

  • Medical Care continuation including (advanced life support, burn treatment, cardiac monitoring, transport coordination)

  • Scene Preservation including (evidence protection, investigation support, equipment securing, hazard mitigation)

  • Incident Documentation including (event recording, witness statements, equipment status, timeline development)

  • Follow-up Procedures including (investigation support, corrective actions, lessons learned, training updates)

Targeted Audience

  • Emergency Response Team Members responding to electrical incidents

  • Fire Department Personnel handling powerline emergencies

  • Construction Workers operating near electrical systems

  • Utility Company Emergency Responders

  • Safety Officers managing electrical emergency programs

  • EMS Personnel treating electrical injury victims

  • Industrial Workers requiring electrical emergency awareness

  • Training Coordinators developing electrical safety programs

Knowledge Assessment

  • Powerline safety theory evaluations including (NFPA 70E requirements, electrical hazards, approach distances)

  • Scene assessment exercises including (hazard identification, safety zone establishment, utility coordination)

  • Victim assessment testing including (electrical injury recognition, medical priorities, spinal considerations)

  • Emergency response assessments including (rescue procedures, communication protocols, equipment operation)

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand powerline incident fundamentals and electrical hazard recognition

  • Implement effective scene assessment and safety zone establishment procedures

  • Apply proper victim assessment and medical consideration techniques for electrical injuries

  • Execute safe approach and rescue coordination procedures under supervision

  • Develop comprehensive emergency communication and utility coordination protocols

  • Apply appropriate emergency equipment operation and safety procedures under supervision

  • Implement post-incident medical care and documentation procedures

  • Apply electrical safety protocols and hazard mitigation strategies

Course Overview

This comprehensive Powerline Incident Emergency Response Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for responding to complex electrical emergencies and powerline incidents in construction, utility, and industrial environments. The course covers fundamental electrical safety principles along with advanced techniques for incident assessment, victim rescue, and emergency coordination procedures under supervision.


Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1926.95 Personal Protective Equipment, NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, IEEE 1048 Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines, IEEE 1584 Guide for Arc Flash Hazard Calculation, and NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard to ensure safe and effective powerline emergency response. This course combines theoretical electrical safety concepts with intensive hands-on practical training and real-world emergency scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their operational environment while emphasizing responder safety and victim protection.

Practical Assessment

  • Scene assessment demonstration including (hazard identification, safety zone establishment, approach distance verification)

  • Victim assessment simulation including (electrical injury evaluation, medical priorities, spinal immobilization)

  • Emergency communication exercise including (utility notification, EMS coordination, incident command integration)

  • Rescue coordination practice including (safe approach, equipment operation, team coordination under supervision)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Essential electrical emergency response competency under supervision

  • Comprehensive powerline safety expertise

  • Professional victim assessment and rescue coordination

  • Industry-recognized electrical safety protocols

  • Practical emergency response certification preparation

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

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