This ½ day course is designed for non-electricians that require an overview of basic electrical safety information. Combining material from both the OSHA standard as well as NFPA 70E, students will learn concepts to provide practical knowledge in the workplace. This course will cover topics that include how electricity works, the dangers of electricity and how to implement procedures and protocols to avoid electrical hazards.
Attendance at this seminar qualifies the MIIA member for .5% credit under the FY24 MIIA Rewards Workers' Compensation category.
Presenter- Randy Yandow
Randy began his electrical career in 1985 as an electrical apprentice for the IBEW. In 1991, he became a licensed Master Electrician and worked for a local union contractor in Vermont. He worked for IBM as a contractor, primarily in the industrial field, before being hired to work in their high voltage department. Randy attended specialized training at the AVO Institute in Dallas, Texas and at the University of Tennessee, becoming a 3rd year instructor in the IBEW Apprenticeship Training Program. In that capacity, Randy taught industrial motor controls, semiconductor electronics, safety and PLCs. He also spent several years at the Champlain Cable Corporation as the Facilities Master Electrician, prior to joining Workplace Safety Solutions, Inc. He is currently adjunct faculty with OTI Education Center Region 1/Keene State College, where he is a lead instructor in electrical courses.
