Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety Principles and Procedures targets employees who perform work on or near electrical equipment and systems energized up to 600 volts and focuses on the electrical safe work practices required by Cal/OSHA. This intensive one-day course includes OSHA Standards, Hazards of Electricity, Protection Devices, Personal Protective Equipment, Grounding, Safe Work Practices, and the Approach Boundaries and other applicable sections of NFPA 70E. It is also offered as a one-day refresher course.
Anyone who works on or near power generation, transmission, 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. Course covers CAL OSHA Title 8 Chapter 5 Low and High Voltage Safety Orders.
Topics to be covered:
- OSHA and Consensus Group Standards
- Hazards and Effects of Electrical Shock
- Personnel Protection Devices
- Equipment Protection Devices
- Grounding
- Safe Work Practices
- NFPA 70E
- Electrically Safe Work Condition
- PPE Requirements
- Installation Requirements
- Maintenance Requirements
- Inspections and Documentation
All training is performed in accordance with Federal OSHA, applicable State-chartered OSHA, and other State Regulations and local Ordinances.
