objectivesThe Cal Electrical Hazards for Construction safety course from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level training that focuses on common electrical hazards, protective measures, and best work practices on the California-based construction jobsite. Throughout this course, participants can expect to learn the basic concepts of electrical work and associated hazards, as well as important information from Cal/OSHA, which has recognized electrical hazards as some of the most preventable causes of injuries in the workplace.
NOTE: References for controlling these hazards can be found in the Cal/OSHA safety order 8 CCR 2300-2510 and in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
OSHA Education School’s Cal Electrical Hazards for Construction course provides essential knowledge regarding electrical concepts and equipment so participants can understand how to prevent hazards and mitigate risks. This course covers both prevention and control of jobsite hazards, as well as best work practices, and more. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to electrical hazards in California
What is electricity?
Electrical hazards
Preventing electrical hazards
Protective devices
Jobsite hazards
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Specific industry terms covered throughout the three courses include the following:
Cal/OSHA safety orders
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
NEC
descriptionThe CAL/OSHA Electrical Hazard for Construction online safety course is an intermediate level California-specific Electrical Hazards course that focuses on electrical hazards, protection equipment, and safe work practises on the job site. To operate securely with electricity, it's vital to acknowledge its fundamentals and the dangers associated with it. Electrical risks are the biggest avoidable source of occupational injuries, according to Cal/OSHA.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Cal Electrical Hazards For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Electrical Safety Electrical hazards 2. What is Electricity?
How Electricity Works Resistance Conductors Insulators 3. Electrical Hazards
Electrical Shock Severity of a Shock Shock Symptoms Electrical Shock Injuries 4. Preventing Electrical Hazards
Insulation Guarding Grounding Double Insulation Tools 5. Protective Devices
Circuit Protection Devices Safety Fuses: History Safety Fuses Safety Fuses: User Guide Time Delay Fuses Circuit Breakers Fuses vs. Breakers GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) GFCI Uses/Limitations 6. Job Site Hazards
Overhead power lines Cal/OSHA Standards Underground Electrical Lines Work Practices Temporary Power 7. Lockout/Tagout
Electrical Energy Electrical LOTO Lockout/Tagout Procedures LOTO Isolation Point, Zero Energy State Zero Energy State Most Common Means of Isolating Hazardous Energy Energy Control Devices Multiple-Lock Systems LOTO Device Integrity LOTO Device Standardization Periodic Inspection Employee Training Energy Control Procedures Employee Retraining 8. Summary
What You Need to Do Summary
OSHA Education School’s Cal Electrical Hazards for Construction course covers the essential prevention and control knowledge surrounding jobsite electrical hazards in the state of California. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Know common electrical concepts and components
Be able to anticipate, recognize, and prevent common electrical hazards
Understand how to follow best safe work practices
