Electrical Safety

Electricity is all around us. It lights up our homes... powers much of the machinery and equipment that we use... and runs many of our tools. We are so used to it, most employees take it for granted. Yet electricity can also be dangerous. Employees need to know how electricity works, and what they should do to protect themselves from its hazards. "Electrical Safety" provides the information employees need to work safely around electricity. The Course also satisfies the OSHA training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.331 for "non-qualified" employees.
Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering
the following topical areas:
How Electricity Works
Voltage
Amps
Electrical circuit
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Fuses and breakers
Grounding and GFCI'S
Grounding
GFCI'S
Safe Work Practices
Working safely with electricity
Working with Electrical Equipment
Lockout Tagout procedures
Proper lighting
Remove conductive articles
Cleaning and maintenance
Personal Protective Equipment
Dangerous Work Environments
Working in confined spaces
Working around overhead power lines
Ladders
Working in wet environments
Working around flammables
Electrical Emergencies
First aid
Electrical fires
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Describe how electricity works
Distinguish between volts and amps.
Describe how the flow of electricity works.
Describe the function of circuit breakers and fuses
Describe the function of a fuse.
Describe the function of a circuit breaker.
State how fuses and circuit breakers are rated.
Describe function of ground wires and GFCI's
Define GFCI.
Define ground wire.
Describe the function of a ground wire.
Define a grounded outlet.
Use safe work practices when working with electricity
State the dangers most commonly associated with electricity.
Identify unsafe work practices that should be avoided.
Describe the function of double-insulated tools.
Work safely with electrical equipment
State the purpose of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Describe safe work practices when working with electrical equipment.
Identify dangerous work environments
Describe precautions you can take to protect yourself when working in a dangerous work environment.
Describe what to do in an electrical emergency
List proper steps to take during an emergency.
Identify proper fire extinguisher to use during an electrical fire.
Describe how to treat an electrical burn.