Electrical Safety

electricalhazardsignIt is vital for the safety of all employees for supervisors and company owners to take electrical safety measures seriously and follow every standard set for ensuring safety. Understanding the importance of proper training for working around electricity can be the difference between life and death in the workplace.

 

 

OSHA’s Typical Occupational Categories of Employees Facing a Higher Than Normal Risk of Electrical Accident

  • Blue collar supervisors
  • Electrical and electronic engineers
  • Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers
  • Electrical and electronic technicians
  • Electricians
  • Industrial machine operators
  • Material handling equipment operators
  • Mechanics and repairers
  • Painters
  • Riggers and roustabouts
  • Stationary engineers
  • Welders

This course is designed for employees who are involved in electrical safety operations. Participants will learn the types of electrical injuries, terminology, inadequate wiring hazards, overload hazards, protective devices, grounding hazards, hand-held electrical tools, guarding, and more.