Electrical Safety: Qualified Worker – Part 1


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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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. This course 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. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Target Audience
Employees who are preparing to become qualified electrical workers

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.8

Lesson Objectives

Electrical Safety: Qualified Worker – Part 1

  • identify characteristics of different electrical safety standards
  • identify characteristics of qualified and unqualified persons
  • identify the characteristics of different electrical safety standards and qualified and unqualified persons
  • identify areas qualified persons should be trained in
  • identify examples of electrical hazards
  • identify required practices for performing work on or near live parts
  • recognize training requirements and general safe work practices
  • sequence the steps involved in applying a lockout/tagout procedure
  • identify conditions a lockout/tagout has to meet in order to be enforced
  • identify the minimum requirements that must be included in an Energized Electrical Work Permit
  • recognize lockout/tagout procedures and the requirements for Energized Electrical Work Permits
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_e28_sh_enus