Electrical Safety

Course Description

Learn the ins and outs of electrical installations and other related equipment. You’ll understand how to control electrical hazards using OSHA standards along with the National Electrical Code. You’ll also get to participate in an electrical lab.

Notice: Attendees of this course should also attend EST 7005P - NFPE 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. This course is designed for people who handle electrical equipment and need to know OSHA standards for controlling electrical hazards.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for people who handle electrical equipment and need to know OSHA standards for controlling electrical hazards.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of electrical systems, requirements for portable and fixed equipment, plus grounding requirements
• Over-current protection, ground fault circuit interrupters, safety-related practices, and dielectric protective equipment
• Single-and three-phase systems, temporary wiring, portable generators, and branch circuits
• NFPA 70E standard for electrical safety

How You Will Benefit

• Spot electrical hazards, understand which OSHA standards apply and how to correct the danger.
• Understand how to use electrical test equipment.
• Learn how electrical current affects the human body with regard to voltage, current, and duration of exposure.
• Be aware of OSHA’s electrical standards and how they connect with the National Electrical Code.