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Electrocution Hazards Part 2
Learn how to recognize and avoid electrocution risks.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 7 lessons.
Beginner Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 16m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
In these lessons, we will expand upon your understanding of the hazards and risks of working with electricity, how to manage and avoid those risks, and the legal standards and protections you have against those risks. By the end of this course, you will have a more advanced understanding of common electrical hazards in construction environments and other workplaces. You will know how to safely work near power lines and the best practices for safely handling electrical tools. You will also understand how to minimize risks to yourself and your colleagues through reducing ground fault hazards and using lock-out/tag-out procedures.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize common electrical hazards in construction environments and other workplaces
- Apply OSHA safety procedures for working with electricity
- Work safely near power lines
- Handle electrical tools and cords using best practices
- Reduce ground fault hazards in the workplace
- Use energy isolation, equipment guarding, and lock-out/tag-out procedures
Key Takeaways
- This course expands on understanding of the hazards and risks of working with electricity and how to manage and avoid them.
- It covers the legal standards and protections that apply to electrical risks.
- Learners gain a more advanced understanding of common electrical hazards in construction environments and other workplaces.
- The course teaches how to safely work near power lines and best practices for handling electrical tools.
- It explains how to minimize risks to yourself and colleagues by reducing ground fault hazards and using lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers the hazards and risks of working with electricity, how to manage and avoid those risks, and the legal standards and protections against them. Topics include working near power lines, best practices for electrical tools and cords, reducing ground fault hazards, and energy isolation, equipment guarding, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Who is this course for?
It is suited to learners working in construction environments and other workplaces who want a more advanced understanding of common electrical hazards and how to minimize risks to themselves and their colleagues.
What will I learn to do by the end of this course?
You will be able to recognize electrical hazards, understand OSHA safety procedures, work safely near power lines, handle electrical tools safely, and minimize electrocution risks through reducing ground fault hazards and using lock-out/tag-out procedures.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons include an Introduction; Electricity, OSHA, and Employee Safety; Working Near Power Lines; Electrical Tools and Cords: Best Practices; Reducing Ground Fault Hazards; Energy Isolation, Equipment Guarding, and Lock-Out/Tag-Out; and a Conclusion.
