Electrical Safety

Course Introduction

Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies.

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. This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety for construction workers with little or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards.

Course Objectives
- Be familiar with the basic concepts of electricity
- Understand the potential effects of electricity on the human body
- Be able to recognize common electrical hazards associated with construction work
- Be familiar with electrical protective devices
- Be knowledgeable of safe work practices

Course Outline
MODULE 1: Electrical Hazards
- How Standards Minimize Hazards
- The Value of an Electrical Safety Program
- Recognizing Hazards
- Terms You Need to Know
- What Affects the Flow of Electricity?
- How Does Water Affect the Flow of Electricity?
- What Causes Shocks
- Shocks Effect On The Body
- Low Voltage Does Not Mean Low Hazard
- Burns
- High Voltage
- Why People "Freeze"
- Static Electricity
- Overload Hazards

MODULE 2: Protective Measures
- Protect Against Electrical Hazards
- Insulation
- Types of Insulation
- Guarding
- Grounding
- Circuit Protection Devices
- Safe Work Practices
- Protection from Energized Parts
- Protection Against Unexpected Start up
- Protection from Overhead Power Lines
- Electrical Protective Equipment
- Tools
- Training Requirements

VIDEO CLIP ABOUT SAFETY

Time: 8:00 am - 16:30