# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Electrical Awareness & Prudent Digging
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Register Here:
https://form.jotform.com/243104408152142






This Electrical Awareness course provides essential knowledge to identify, assess, and manage electrical hazards on construction sites. Through practical examples and OSHA guidelines, participants will learn safe work practices, the basics of electricity, and how to use personal protective equipment effectively. Ideal for all levels, this course emphasizes hazard recognition and control to help maintain a safe work environment.

Prudent Digging 

This course offers training for safe and responsible digging around buried utilities with the goal of minimizing the risks associated with digging. While engaging in both the classroom and hands-on field instruction, this awareness course has been designed for those that are new to the trade or do not have as much experience digging around utilities. By the end of the course, the students will be given the tools to safely and effectively excavate in a variety of conditions and prevent utility disruptions while promoting best practices.

Classroom Topics

• JULIE color-coding system used to mark utilities and each color’s specific meaning
• JULIE’S Law
• Reading ground conditions and assessing the site prior to excavation
• Instructors will highlight critical indicators to look for while digging.
Field Training
Hands-on exercises include:
• Recognizing and working around common underground utilities seen in the Local 196 jurisdiction.
• Instructors will demonstrate safe digging practices, identify and correct unsafe techniques
• Learning efficient digging techniques to avoid accidents and utility damage
• Identifying and learning to handle hard soil types
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/genoa/electrical-awareness-and-prudent-digging/200030426219355
- **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Genoa
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 515 Forest View Dr, Genoa, IL, United States, Illinois 60135
- **lat**: 42.08983
- **long**: -88.69514
- **full address**: 515 Forest View Dr, Genoa, IL, United States, Illinois 60135

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Electrical Awareness & Prudent Digging being held?
  - **A:** Electrical Awareness & Prudent Digging takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am at 515 Forest View Dr, Genoa, IL, United States, Illinois 60135.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Electrical Awareness & Prudent Digging?
  - **A:** Electrical Awareness & Prudent Digging is organized by NECA / IBEW 196 Safety & Ed Training Facility.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Electrical Awareness & Prudent Digging is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Genoa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Electrical Awareness & Prudent Digging sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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