Electrical Safety: Qualified Worker – Part 1 (Update Available)

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Target Audience
Prerequisites
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Overview/Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic criteria for electrical safety-related work practices stipulated in the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. It presents detailed information on the practices, programs, techniques, and processes related to electrical work, in accordance with the NFPA Standard. was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology.

Target Audience
Employees who are preparing to become qualified electrical workers.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.7

Lesson Objectives

Electrical Safety: Qualified Worker – Part 1 (Update Available)

identify characteristics of different electrical safety standards

distinguish between qualified and unqualified persons in the context of electrical safety regulations

determine how close qualified persons are permitted to get to an exposed part based on the voltage range to which they would be exposed

identify examples of electrical hazard

identify required practices for performing work on or near live parts

order the steps involved in applying a lockout/tagout procedure

identify circumstances when it's permissible to use lockout without tagging

identify the minimum requirements that must be included in an energized electrical work permit

Course Number:
ehs_hsf_a69_sh_enus