Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6299
Course Name
Electrical Safety Online Course
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Delaware Valley Insurance Trust
Primary Contact
Linda Poole
lpoole@dvtrusts.com
267-803-5717 Ext.
Website
Description
Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to the danger of electrocution. The purpose of this course is to educate employees on how they can avoid and protect themselves against potential electrical hazards.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
1) Lesson 1
a) Dangers and Statistics
b) Regulatory Background
c) Personnel Categories
d) Qualified Workers
e) Electricity Defined
f) Rules of Electricity
g) Electric Shock
h) The Body’s Resistance
i) Moisture and Resistance
j) Personal Protective Equipment
k) Ohm’s Law – Voltage
l) Ohm’s Law – Resistance
m) Exposure Levels
2) Lesson 2
a) Hazards Recognition and Control
b) Extension Cords
c) Flammable/Ignitable Materials
d) Transferring Liquids
e) Refueling
f) High-Voltage Activity
g) Damaged Wiring
h) Portable Power Tools
i) Taking Tools out of Service
3) Lesson 3
a) Circuit Safety
b) Grounding System
c) GFCIs
d) Static Electricity
e) Reducing Static Electricity
f) Machine Operators
g) Safe Practices Activity
4) Summary
Target Audience
Delaware Valley Insurance Trust clients that are certified Pa. DEP Water and Wastewater Operators
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous