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Electrical Safety

$49.00

Credits: 0.2 CEU/2 PDH

Duration: 2h


This course addresses electrical safety requirements to safeguard employees and contractors who work near exposed energized parts, electrical equipment, and wiring in hazardous locations. This training is designed to help protect persons exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions.

Specific topics covered in this course include:

  • About This Course
  • Course Objectives
  • Introduction to OSHA Electrical Standard Training
    • Fatality and Injury Statistics
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Key Terms
  • Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems
    • Examination of Equipment
    • Installation of Equipment
    • Electrical Connections
    • Arcing Parts, Markings, and Disconnecting Devices
    • Design Safety Standards for Equipment Operating at 600 Volts or Less
    • Guarding of Live Parts, 600 Volts or Less
    • Design Safety Standards for Equipment Operating at More Than 600 Volts
    • Enclosures for Electrical Installations – More Than 600 Volts
    • Indoor Installations – More Than 600 Volts
    • Space Around Electrical Equipment, More Than 600 Volts
    • Working Space, Entrances, and Illumination – More Than 600 Volts
    • Wiring Design and Protection
    • Branch Circuits and Receptacles
    • Testing Equipment Grounding Conductors
    • Outlet Devices and Receptacle Outlets
    • Outside Conductors, 600 Volts or Less
    • Clearances
    • Services
    • Overcurrent Protection
    • Grounding
    • Methods of Grounding Fixed Equipment
    • Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment for General Use
    • Temporary Wiring
    • Cabinets, Boxes, and Fittings
    • Switches
    • Conductors for General Wiring
    • Fixture Wires
    • Attachment Plugs and Appliances
    • Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers
    • Transformers and Capacitors
    • Specialized Purpose Equipment, Locations, and Systems
    • Hazardous Location Classification
    • Classifications
    • Documentation
    • Electrical Installations
    • Protection Techniques
  • Safety-Related Work Practices
    • Work Covered by The OSHA Electrical Standard
    • Training
    • Content of Training
    • General Work Practices
    • Work Practices Related to Exposed De-Energized Parts
    • Re-Energizing Equipment
    • Work Practices Related to Exposed Energized Parts
    • Working On or Near Overhead Lines
    • Illumination and Work in Confined or Enclosed Spaces
    • Conductive Materials, Equipment, and Apparel
    • Work Practices Related to the Use of Equipment
    • Portable Electrical Equipment
    • Electrical Power and Lighting Circuits
    • Use of Protective Equipment
    • Alerting Techniques
  • Summary
  • Additional Resources
  • Exam