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Training & Safety

Train and certify electric utility employees through the ECG Institute for Utility Training, offering various safety programs, ECG’s U.S. Department of Labor Certified Apprenticeship Program (3yrs), and Soft Skills Training. Some topics and training include:

  • Hot Work
  • First Aid /CPR
  • DOT Flagging
  • Accident Investigation
  • Tools for training elected officials and Staff to become effective twenty-first-century Leaders
  • Programs to help personnel flourish
  • Other industry-specific workshops

Safety Meetings are conveniently offered at member utility facilities ten months each year. They offer a collection of safety and training topics specific to the electric utility employee. Safety meetings are conducted by experienced journeymen linemen with decades of hands-on experience in the field. Each program is interactive, professional, and meets all regulatory requirements.

If you have any registration questions about the Training and Safety Classes, please contact Kelsey Bennett, Administrative Assistant for Training & Safety.

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Jon Beasley

Vice President, Training & Safety


Jon Beasley

Upcoming Events

20
May 2024

Apprentice Class 62C

8 AM EST

ECG’s Powerline Workers Apprenticeship Program is a three-year certification designed to enhance utility employees’ knowledge and skills in this field. Powerline workers are responsible for building, improving, and maintaining the poles and wires that… read more

21
May 2024

Customer Service Training Series 2: Module 4

9 AM EST

Improving Internal Service and Communication In the Customer Service Training Series 2 sessions, participants will be reminded of the emotional and technical aspects of resolving customers' concerns. They will be provided with specific tips on tone and… read more

5
June 2024

ECG Engineering & Operations Conference

2 PM EST

ECG’s annual Engineering and Operations Conference is strategically structured to give our members more one-on-one time to network and have in-depth conversations with vendors and utility professionals. Session topics presented by Industry Experts are… read more

5
June 2024

ECG Board Meeting

4 PM EST

The June ECG Board Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Engineering & Operations Conference at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront. This meeting will also be available via Zoom; information is attached. ECG Board meetings are held the fourth… read more

19
June 2024

Advanced Lineworker Program Module 2

8 AM EST

ECG’s One-Year Advanced Lineworker Program is designed to build on the knowledge and skills lineworkers already possess. It is the next step in developing your Lineworker. The class will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day Four Modules MODULE… read more