objectivesFrom general office work to manufacturing facilities, every workplace relies on electrical power. Yet electricity is one of the most dangerous elements faced by workers across many industries, and every employer and employee must heed safety precautions and follow OSHA’s best practices as well as regulatory requirements for safety in its presence. Electrical Safety and LOTO for General Industry addresses the basics of electrical safety and LOTO procedures to prepare team members to recognize and avoid electrical hazards encountered on the job to promote a safer work environment and prevent injuries and even death.
This intermediate-level online electrical safety and LOTO training course explains how to work safely with electricity and avoid the dangers of live current. Course topics include:
The basics of electricity and electrical safety
Common electrical hazards
OSHA’s safe work practices for electrical safety
Circuit protection devices
Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
Equipment design
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Isolation and control of hazardous energy (COHE) strategies for electricity, including guarding of live parts, grounding, and more
Energy control devices and programs
Best practices for identifying and securing electrical energy sources
The importance of lockout/tagout procedures
Identifying a zero-energy state
descriptionDo not use outlets or cords that have exposed wiring. Do not use portable cord-and-plug connected power tools if the guards are removed. Do not block access to panels and circuit breakers or fuse boxes. Do not touch a person or electrical apparatus in the event of an electrical incident. Electrical power is required in every job, from basic office work to manufacturing operations. Nonetheless, electricity is one of the most dangerous components encountered by employees in a wide variety of sectors, and every employer and employee must take safety measures and adhere to OSHA's best practises as well as legal standards for safety when it is present. Electrical Safety and LOTO for General Industry covers the fundamentals of electrical safety and LOTO processes, preparing team members to detect and avoid electrical dangers on the job, therefore promoting a safer work environment and preventing accidents and even death. This intermediate-level online electrical safety and LOTO course teaches students how to operate safely with electricity and avoid the risks of live current.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 1 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 Electrical Safety And LOTO For General Industry and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 1 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 and LOTO
Course Overview
Course Agenda and Objective
References
Module Description
2. Electrical Safety
Introduction
3. Basics of Electricity
Electrical Hazards
Definitions
How Electricity Works
4. Basic Electrical Safety
Electrical Accidents
Types of Injury from Electricity
Basic Wiring
Shock
5. Electrical Hazards
Inadequate Wiring Hazards
Overload Hazards
Electrical Protective Devices
Grounding Hazards
Overhead Power Line Hazards
6. Safe Work Practices
Safe Work Practices
Working Space
Guarding of Live Parts
Grounding
Equipment Grounding Conductors
Grounding Path
Polarity
Cord and Plug Grounding
Bonding
7. Circuit Protection Devices
Circuit Protection Devices
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
Types of GFCIs
8. Equipment Design
Protecting Conductors
Flexible Cords
Covers and Canopies
9. Protective Equipment
Employees
Tools and Equipment
10. Control of Electrical Energy
The Control of Hazardous Energy or LOTO Program
What Is Control of Hazardous Energy or LOTO?
Lockout/Tagout
Energy Control Program (ECP)
What Is a Zero Energy State?
Electrical: What to Know Before LOTO
LOTO
11. Methods of Isolation
Energy Control Devices
Multiple Lock Systems
Isolation Device Integrity
Standardization
Tagout
12. Energy Control Program
Periodic Inspection
Personnel
Training
Employee Re-Training
Equipment
13. Working With Electricity
More Safe Work Practices
Inspection Procedures
Benefits After completing Electrical Safety and LOTO for General Industry, students will be prepared to work safely with and near electricity and identify common electrical hazards. You will understand the importance of following proper LOTO procedures and how to use appropriate and specialized electrical PPE to stay safe on the job. Additionally, you will learn more about the control and isolation of hazardous energy to prevent avoidable workplace injuries.