About This Course

This online, self-paced course focuses on one of the most critical aspects of hydropower operations: health, safety, and environmental management (HSE). It provides a practical overview of how structured HSE systems protect personnel, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe, reliable plant operations. Participants will learn how leading operators identify and manage risks, implement safety procedures, and integrate environmental responsibility into daily operations. ⏱ Estimated completion time: approximately 2 hours.

Course curriculum

    1. Before You Begin

    2. Introduction and Agenda

    3. Introduction to HSE in Hydropower

    4. HSE Training & Competency

    5. Hazard Identification & Safe Work Planning

    6. Critical Hydropower Safety Hazards

    7. Quiz: Knowledge Test

    8. HSE Management System

    9. Dam Safety & Public Safety Around Dams

    10. Environmental Management

    11. HSE Performance & Continuous Improvement

    12. HSE Leading Practices & Final Takeaways

    13. Quiz: Final Knowledge Test

    14. Survey: Please provide your review of this module

About this course

  • $500.00
  • 14 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Key Outcomes of This Course

Participants completing this module will gain foundational understanding of:

  • HSE fundamentals and risk management

    Understand how hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled to prevent incidents and improve workplace safety.

  • Safe work practices and procedures

    Learn how critical safety processes such as LOTO, job safety analysis, and emergency preparedness reduce operational risks.

  • Environmental and public safety management

    Understand how hydropower operations manage environmental impacts, dam safety, and community protection.

Why Hydropower O&M Matters

Hydropower plays a critical role in modern electricity systems by providing reliable renewable energy and supporting grid stability. Effective operations and maintenance practices are essential to ensure these assets continue delivering safe, efficient, and dependable performance over decades of operation.

  • Hydropower plants provide dependable renewable electricity and support grid stability through services such as frequency regulation, spinning reserve, and black start capability.

  • Poor operations and maintenance practices can lead to equipment failures, safety incidents, environmental impacts, and costly operational disruptions.

  • Hydropower facilities often operate for 50–100 years or more, requiring disciplined operations and maintenance practices to sustain long-term reliability and efficiency.

  • Operators must comply with environmental regulations, dam safety requirements, and operating licenses to maintain regulatory compliance and public trust.