Shockproof Your Team: Power Line Safety and Compliance Made Simple | Live Online
This session equips construction professionals with essential knowledge to prevent accidents, and confidently navigate power line hazards. This session covers power line design fundamentals, Limits of Approach, the critical 30M33 rule, and best practices for job site safety. Learn what to do when safety protocols aren’t followed, how to respond to emergencies, and how to access expert resources. Walk away with actionable strategies to keep your team safe.
Description
Power lines are a constant presence on construction sites, and one misstep can lead to serious injuries, costly fines, or worse. Are you confident your team knows how to work safely around them?
This essential session is designed for construction professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of power line hazards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for job site safety. Attendees will gain critical insights into:
Power Line Design Basics – Understand how power lines are structured, why their placement matters, and the key risks they present on worksites.
Limits of Approach & Safe Work Practices – Learn WorkSafeBC’s safety regulations, how to determine safe distances, and practical strategies for protecting your crew.
30M33: What It Means & Why It’s Critical – Decode this vital regulation and ensure your job sites are compliant to prevent potential safety violations.
Avoiding WorkSafeBC Fines & Liability – Discover how to navigate compliance challenges, avoid penalties, and create a proactive safety culture.
By the end of this session, you’ll know exactly what to do if your site doesn’t meet safety protocols, how to respond in an emergency, and how to leverage expert resources to make informed safety decisions. Whether you're a site supervisor, safety officer, or trades professional, this session will give you practical, real-world strategies to keep your team safe, your projects on track, and your business in compliance.
Don't leave safety to chance—equip yourself with the knowledge to shockproof your team and prevent electrical hazards before they happen.
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellation request/notification received:
Five (5) or more business days before the course: Full refund of registration fees
Less than five (5) business days before the course/day of the course: No refunds. No transfers of registration fee to a future course date.
Substitution of another member of your company/team is permitted up to the course start date for no additional fee.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued to students who are removed from the course for non-compliance of this requirement.
Course Instructors
Dan Reid is a journeyman Power Line Technician with over 20 years in the trade. As a fourth generation lineman, he has a unique viewpoint of the trades and what it takes to be truly safe. Starting in 2019, Reid Energy Consulting was created to fill the gaps in training and education for line workers in smaller companies and all trades working around powerlines. We understand that the inherent dangers to a worker are no different whether you’re working for a large outfit or a small shop. Dan has worked across British Columbia, Canada and abroad both as a Power Line Technician and in a Health & Safety capacity, ensuring the teams he works with get home safe every day.