objectivesThe Electrical Safety Awareness for Construction course is an online introductory-level course focusing on the basic concepts of electricity, electric shock hazard, and hazard controls regarding electric shock. Participants of this electrical safety training will be introduced to safety tips and drills to test their knowledge and basic skillset.
OSHA Education School’s online Electrical Safety Awareness for Construction course in an introductory-level training course designed to familiarize participants with the basic properties of electricity, hazards associated with electricity flow, and how one can work safely around electricity through the proper use of equipment.
Participants will explore the basic legal requirements for ensuring safety to the highest possible standards in the workplace. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will understand the dangers of electric shock and how to avoid potential injury or death. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to electrical safety
Electrical hazards on the construction site
Risks of electric hazards
Specific industry terms covered throughout this course include the following:
OSHA
Electrical safety
Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)
descriptionElectrical Safety Awareness is an introductory eLearning safety course that focuses on the basic concepts of electricity, electric shock hazard and hazard controls to deal with electric shock.
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 Electrical Safety Awareness 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
Introduction
2. Electrical Hazards
Electrical Hazards
Situational Analysis
Benefits Electrical Safety Awareness for Construction course introduces participants to workplace safety in regard to electricity and potential electrical hazards. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have learned the following:
Why electric flow is hazardous to both health and safety
Actions that may increase the risk of electric shock
How to work safely around electricity through proper use of both equipment and knowledge