Finger Lakes ReLeaf (R8) Workshop: Electrical Hazard Awareness Training
DATE: May 7
START TIME: Check in at 8:00 AM, program starts 8:30 AM
REGION: 8
END TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Italian American Community Center
150 Frank DiMino Way
Rochester, NY 14624
REGISTRATION LINK: https://nysufc.org/r8-2026-electric-hazard-train/
This training will cover a range of safety-related topics essential for arborists working near energized overhead power lines. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance that counts toward partial fulfillment of the OSHA and Z133 training requirements for arborists working 10 feet or closer to energized conductors. This workshop will not satisfy EHAP certification.
This workshop is taught by Dr. John Ball, and will cover:
- how electricity works and basic terminology, recent incidents involving tree workers and electrical conductors;
- current standards and regulations;
- electrical hardware identification;
- estimating nominal voltage and the importance of doing so; and
- work practices to reduce exposure.
This workshop is $80 for NYS Urban Forestry Council Members and ReLeaf members, and $95 for non-members. Check in begins at 8:00 a.m. Learn more and register for the Electrical Hazards Training: https://nysufc.org/r8-2026-electric-hazard-train/
