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Payment must be made 15 days in advance of the class date.  Less than 15 days you must call to check for seat availability.

After registering for your class, please make all checks and PO# out to the Georgia Utility Training Academy, GA HWY 83  Monroe GA. 30655

Please reference your name, class and date of the class with your payment.  A confirmation email will be sent when payment is received unless other arrangements have been made.

If your organization is a member of GUTA OQ Compliance and Training Services,‎ please select that option on the registration form.

Communicating and Reacting to Potential Hazards in the Workplace

(Class starts at 8:00 A.M.)

Because of the potential health hazzards resulting from the mishandling of chemicals and other hazardous materials, persons in the workplace should be aware of the proper methods of handling, labeling, storing, transporting, and disposing of toxic chemicals and hazardous materials.  After completeing this module you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the task, communicateing and reacting to potential hazards in the workplace.

Excavation and Trenching Safety

(Class starts at 8:00 A.M.)

The primary hazard from trenching and excavation is employee injury from collapse. Soil Analysis is important in order to determine appropriate sloping, benching, and shoring.  Additional hazards include working with heavy machinery; manual handling of materials; working in proximity to traffic; electrical hazards from overhead and underground power lines; and underground utilities like natural gas.

$125.00  7hrs

Commission Approved Training Classes / GUFPATraining

(Class starts at 8:00 A.M.)

If your company has been assessed a civil penalty for a violation of the Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act with the offer to attend a Commission approved training class in lieu of paying a penalty, you may choose to have your employees attend damage prevention classes presented in English, Spanish or both.

Public Service Commission Approved Training Classes - GUFPA Training

Subjects Covered:

Georgia Dig Law Changes

Georgia Dig Law and PSC Rules

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Performing as a First Responder to a Natural Gas Emergency

(Class starts at 8:00 A.M.)

As a first responder to the site of the reported gas odor, your responsibility is to make the premises safe until a trained service person can respond.

 $125.00 (6 Hours)  

  • Check for the presence of a gas-in-air mixture inside and outside buildings
  • Check the free air for the presence of carbon monoxide (CO)
  • Perform as a first responder to an emergency involving natural gas

Maintaining a Safe Working Environment While Excavating (Competent Person)

(Class starts at 8:00 A.M.)

Soil excavation is require to build and maintain pipelines for transporting natural gas and other structures.  In the process of excavation the soil may become unstable creating conditions that may result in cave-ins.

 $125.00  

Prevent Accidental Ignition/Recognize and React to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

An important consideration when working around gas facilities is the possibility of accidental ignition and the extinguishing of gas fires that might be ignited.  To complete this module you will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the task, preventing accidental ignition.recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

 $125.00   6 hrs

Georgia Utility Training Academy
GAS REGISTRATION
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Perform Patrol and Leakage Surveys on Gas Pipeline Facilities

Detecting the presence of natural gas is an important operation performed by workers in the natural gas industry.

  • Identify factors basic to patrol and leakage surveys on gas pipeline facilities
  • Perform patrol and leakage surveys of gas distribution systems
  • Perform patrol and leakage surveys of gas transmission piping facilities

Georgia Utility Training Academy
GAS REGISTRATION
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Install Test Leads to Monitor and Control External Corrosion

Natural gas facilities use effective and practical methods to evaluate and monitor cathodically protected pipelines.  These methods may vary depending on the type and location of facilities. It is essential for natural gas employees to understand the basic concepts of monitoring these protected pipelines.

Objective:  Install test leads to monitor and control external corrosion

Georgia Utility Training Academy
GAS REGISTRATION
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Identify Procedures Basic to Inspecting, Applying, and Repairing Pipeline Coatings

The pipeline coating is the most integral part of a cathodic protective system.  Without the proper use of pipeline coatings, a cost effective corrosion control program cannot be maintained.  In this class you will learn how to inspect and repair pipeline coatings.

  • Inspect coatings and coating application on steel pipe
  • Apply or repair pipeline coating

Georgia Utility Training Academy
GAS REGISTRATION
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