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Focus Four Electrocution Prevention For Construction

Name: Focus Four Electrocution Prevention for Construction
Brand: OSHA Education School
Price: 29 USD
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Electrocution is death or severe injury by electric shock, electric current passing through the body. Death by electrocution is a leading cause in construction industry.OSHA has recognized the Focus Four as the four most prevalent causes of occupational deaths in the construction sector. Among these, electrocution is a concern on construction sites where power is essential. The Focus Four Electrocution Prevention for Construction course teaches employees how to recognize and avoid electrical risks in order to keep themselves and their team safe.

Include: Certificate of Completion
Duration: 2 hours and 0 minutes
Languages: English
Level: Intermediate

objectives

To help protect workers, OSHA has identified the four most common causes of workplace fatalities in the construction industry, known as the Focus Four. Among them, electrocution is a danger where power is required on the construction worksite. OSHA Education School’s Focus Four Electrocution Prevention for Construction course provides electrocution prevention training based on OSHA standards to help workers understand and avoid electrical hazards to keep themselves and their team safe. During this course, students will learn about electrical hazards as part of the OSHA Focus Four Outreach Training initiative, including Basics of electricity Common electrical hazards Electrocution risks in construction Personal Protective Equipment and safety best practices Lockout/tagout (LOTO) and energy control procedures Electrical work hazard recognition How to minimize and avoid electrical risks Emergency Response drills and preparation Testing of energized equipment Employer responsibilities, including the identification of a Qualified Person

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1. Introduction

Electrocution Hazards

Additional Online Resources

Overview

Student Handouts

Learning Objectives

What Is a Hazard?

2. What Is an Electrocution Hazard?

Definition

Electrocution Examples

Electrical Hazard Examples

What Is an Electrocution Hazard?

Electrocution Hazard Examples

Designate a Competent Person

3. Electrocution Hazards

Electrocution Hazards Account For

Electrocution Examples

Deaths by Contact with Electricity 2003-2005

Major Types of Electrocution (Electricians)

Recognize Any Hazards?

Electrocution Examples

4. Understanding Electricity

To Protect Yourself from Electrical Hazards You Should Know

Electricity

How Electricity Works

Electricity

Electric Shock

Electricity's Effect on the Body

Fatal Shock Illustration

Major Energized Sources Contact Grounding

5. Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards

American Wire Gauge

Situational Analysis

Find and Fix

Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

General Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards by Category

BESAFE

Recognize Any Hazards?

Tri-Fold Brochure

6. Electrocution Hazards in Construction

Major Electrocution Hazards

Overhead Power Lines

Overhead Electrocution Hazards

Electrocution Hazards

Recognize Any Hazards?

Contact with Overhead Power Lines

The Facts Are

What Would You Do?

Underground Electrical Hazards

Work Practices

7. Electrocution Hazards in Construction 2

Typical Construction Activities Most at Risk

Recognize Any Hazards?

Excavation Hazards

Underground Electrical Hazards

Manholes

Energized Control Panels

Overloaded Circuits

Wet Conditions

Temporary Power Systems

Temporary Power

Temporary Lighting

Temporary Power Vertical Clearance

Working with Overhead Lamps

8. Protection Part 1

Plan Safety

GFCIs

How a GFCI Works

GFCI

Protection from Electrical Hazards

Situational Analysis

Inspection

Power Tools/Equipment

Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

Preventative Measures

9. Protection Part 2

Controlling Hazardous Energies

Verify ZERO ENERGY!

Lockout/Tagout Checklist

Five Major Causes of Lockout/Tagout Injuries

Tagout Device Requirements

Warning Others

Recognize Any Hazards?

Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program

Qualified Persons

10. Protection Part

Recognize Any Hazards?

Extension/Flexible Cords

Power Cord Hazards

Permissible Use of Flexible Cords

Classroom Exercise

Preventing Cord Damage

11. Protection Part 4

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Personal Protective Equipment

Safe Work Practices

How to Respond/Report a Problem

12. Employer Requirements

Power Lines

Isolate Electrical Hazards

Employer Responsibility

Receptacles on the Ends of Extension Cords Must Be Protected by GFCIs.

Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program (AEGCP)

Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program

AEGCP

Tool Maintenance

Employer Responsibility

LOTO Enforcement

Flexible Cords

13. Summary

Summary

Benefits

Who Needs Focus Four Electrocution Prevention For Construction?

This intermediate-level online course provides electrocution prevention training for all individuals who may work with or be exposed to electricity on construction sites, including: Construction workers Managers Superintendents Foremen Crew leaders Additionally, this course would benefit all individuals who are responsible for OSHA safety standards and other safety best practices in the workplace.