Training Overview
Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard. OSHA’s electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. The purpose of this course is to help you understand the hazards and dangers associated with electricity and show how you can protect yourself from injury and even death.
Who should attend?
This course is intended for any construction, industrial and commercial personnel that work on or around electrical equipment operating at 50 volts or more.
Course Topics
This course covers the following topics:
- Introduction to Electrical Safety and OSHA Requirements
- Basic Electricity, How Electricity Works
- Hazards of Electricity
- Working Space About Electrical Equipment
- Guarding Exposed Energized Parts
- Proper use of Electric Cords and Cables
- System and Circuit Grounding
- Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
- Control of Hazardous Energy
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters and Protection of Systems
Administration Details
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $750.00 per person
Certificate: International Association of Safety Professionals Certificate with Wallet card
Prerequisites: None required
Completion Requirements: Participants will be required to undertake a written quiz with a pass mark of 75%. Should a participant encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, we will provide additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements.
Refresher Training & Certification Validity Period: No expiration date is indicated on this certificate. Refresher training is recommended at intervals not greater than 3 years.
