

Customer
Duke Energy
Location
North & South Carolina
Highlights
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OSHA 1910.269-Aligned Training
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Client-Specific Compliance for Duke Energy
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Scalable, Annual Certification Framework
High Voltage Rubber Glove Certification Program for Duke Energy Field Operations
The Challenge
The Solution
- Phase 1 – Virtual Training:
4 hours on TalentLMS covering:
- Electrical transmission & distribution systems
- Transformer core functions
- Phase 2 – Field Practical:
A step-by-step hands-on field assessment including:
- Pre-job STAR protocol (Stop, Think, Act, Review)
- Safe vehicle positioning and cone placement
- Air testing of rubber gloves for integrity
- Walk-around inspection of padmount transformers
- Safe opening of energized transformer lids and component identification
- Phase 3 – Certification Exam: A 25-question exam covering technical knowledge and OSHA protocol compliance
- Annual Recertification Requirement to maintain compliance and field readiness
Key Benefits
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensures we meet OSHA 1910.269 and Duke Energy safety expectations.
- Risk Mitigation: Reduces the likelihood of CESR violations, arc flash incidents, or other high-voltage accidents.
- Client Confidence: Positions us as a reliable, safety-first partner for utilities with strict operational standards.
- Scalable Framework: Program can be administered by any qualified TPS instructor, making it repeatable across regions and contracts.
- Field Preparedness: Certifies employees not just on theory, but on in-field situational awareness and technical accuracy.
The Results
- The program has already certified Think Power Solutions personnel working under Duke Energy system requirements.
- It has been formally recognized as a groundbreaking safety credentialing initiative within our organization.
- Now serves as a template for similar compliance-driven training programs across other utility territories.
- Will be used to ensure annual compliance recertification, improving safety culture and audit readiness year-over-year.