Only qualified workers who have been trained in the avoidance of electrical hazards are permitted to work on or near exposed energized parts. Safety-related work practices are employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contact when work is performed near or on equipment or circuits which are or may be energized. The specific safety-related work practices must be consistent with the nature and extent of the associated electrical hazards.
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Qualified Personnel vs. Unqualified Personnel
For the purposes of electrical safety-related work practices, there are two types of employees in the workplace that may come in contact with electrical equipment on a job site: qualified and unqualified. A Qualified employee is defined as a worker who- Has been trained to avoid electrical hazards when working on or near exposed energized parts.
- Is familiar with the safety-related work practices as required by OSHA standards.
- It is able to distinguish exposed live parts of electrical equipment.
- Is knowledgeable of the skills and techniques used to determine the nominal voltages of exposed parts and components.
- Be familiar with any electrical hazards in the workplace.
- Understand procedures to follow and to protect themselves when they work around electricity.
- Understand which tasks can only be performed by qualified workers (e.g. maintenance and repairs).
- Know when and how to report electrical problems.
- Know what to do in the event of an emergency involving electricity.
- Know how to inspect electrical tools and equipment before use to make sure insulation and wiring are in good condition.
Course Curriculum
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- Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices 00:40:00
- Electrical Accidents 00:10:00
- Let’s talk about Personal Protection 00:30:00
- Causes of Electrical Injuries 00:20:00
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- Electrical Hazards 00:10:00
- Effects on the Body 00:30:00
- Electrical Shock 00:20:00
- Components of Electrical System 01:10:00
- Water System Comparison 00:20:00
- Equipment Grounding Systems 00:20:00
- Ohm’s Law 00:20:00
- Be Sure 00:10:00
- Unqualified Employees 00:10:00
- Methods of Protection 00:50:00
- Safe Work Practices 00:10:00
- Purpose of the Standards Around the World FREE 00:30:00
- British Standards FREE 02:00:00
- European Standards FREE 02:00:00
- Electrical Safety Related Work Practices Test 00:45:00
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