Electrical Safety Courses
Electricity is one of nature’s most powerful, most useful and one of its most dangerous forces. Because we use electricity safely all the time, it’s easy to take for granted just how dangerous it can be. Electricity is one of the leading causes of death and injury at work and a large number of fires are caused by faulty equipment and careless misuse.
The powerful nature of electricity is governed by a few simple rules. Through an understanding of these rules, you will be better equipped to identify common electrical hazards in the workplace. By maintaining a safe work environment and by implementing safe work practices, you can help prevent electrical-related incidents happening to you and to your co-workers.
Electrical hazards can result in serious injury or death of personnel that work on or around electrical equipment in industrial facilities. To ensure a safe workplace, personnel must understand electrical safety regulations, electrical hazards, and the use of safe work procedures and protective equipment. Research is ongoing to improve these practices, so employers may have difficulty keeping up with revisions and other applicable electrical safety standards. The ability to interpret these standards and understand how to apply the requirements is essential to realizing the benefits of an
Electrical Safety Course fewer electrical accidents, improved power system reliability, OSHA compliance and potential discounts on insurance.
Objectives
- Explain the hazards of electricity and effects
- Select appropriate personal protective equipment for a variety of applications
- Utilize safe work practices for work on or around metal clad switchgear, substation equipment, motor control centers and facility electrical systems
- Explain installation and testing of permanent and temporary grounding systems for personal protection
- Apply lockout or tagout procedures, energized work permits, and overhead line clearances
- Interpret applicable regulations
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for new, multi-craft or experienced electricians, technicians, engineers, supervisors and safety managers that install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot or work around industrial electrical systems.