Course ES1W1      CEUs: .6

Overview
This 6-hour webcast covers the inherent dangers that exist with generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The proper use of safety equipment, knowledge of electrical hazards, and knowledge of how to respond in the event of an electrical disaster are absolutely essential for all electrical personnel.  This electrical safety program will provide the student with the information needed to comply with the latest OSHA and NEC mandates and introduce the NFPA 70E arch/flash requirements. The latest technology, standards, and materials available are presented. Anyone who works on or near electrical equipment or distribution systems should attend this course. Additionally, supervisors, managers, safety personnel, and those responsible for ensuring a safe work environment should attend this course.

Students will learn:

• Information required to comply with OSHA 1910 & NFPA70E
• How to select proper PPE
• Employer & employee responsibilities
• Safe work practices/

Topics

• Electrical Safety Training Requirements
• Qualification Requirements
• Electric Shock and Shock Prevention
• Equipment Grounding
• Electric Arc/Blast
• Quantifying the Hazard
• Prevention of Hazards from the Arc/Blast
• Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Lockout/Tag out Procedures
• Switching Operations

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