Electrical Safety

The program trains the employees to protect themselves from electrocution, shock, arc flash, explosion, fire. It covers the following topics:
 

Electrical hazards faced by specific work groups like:

• Welders

• Heavy equipment operators

• Excavators

• Warehouse workers

• Painters

Electrical safety tips pertaining to:

• Electrical power tool safety

• Extension cords

• Molded case circuit breakers

• Downed power lines

• Ladders

Electrical hazards/shock - Step and Touch potential

Safe work practices

Power Arcs - Characteristics of an arc, electrical arc, blasts

Boundaries:

• Flash Protection Boundary

• Restricted Approach Boundary

• Prohibited Approach Boundary

Electrical emergencies

• Accidents

• Rescue techniques

• Working on or near energized conductors