Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1401
Course Name
Electrical Systems Safety
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Inservco Insurance Services, Inc.
Primary Contact
Charles Baker
cbaker@pnat.com
6102564440 Ext.
Website
Description
To review electrical systems safety in a practical context to help workers identify potential hazards, know how to protect themselves from electrocution / shock / burns and to apply basic safety procedures in system operations: energy control, ground fault, "hot" work procedures, and to achieve general understanding of codes, standards and regulations regarding electrical safety.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Accident scenarios from OSHA files
*related deaths from electrocution
* The effects of electrical contact and ventricular fibrillation
* Engineering controls on electrical systems
* Safe work practices in controlling electrical hazards
* Lockout / tagout procedures and applications in electrical safety
* Definition of qualified electrical worker
* Working safely with energized electrical systems
* Use of personal protective equipment for electrical hazards
* Working with overhead power lines
* Emergency rescue and first aid for shock victims
* Review some actual contitions in the workplace and identify potential electrical hazards
* Guide for personal safety during thunderstorms
Target Audience
Front-line workers and supervisors who work in / around electricity. Managers and safety directors.
Training Format
Classroom