E – 1462 OSHA: Controlling Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
$50.00
Courses Included
This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety on the job. OSHA standards for electrical safety are referenced. Causes and effects of electrical shocks on the human body are described. Equipment and procedures for protecting workers are discussed. Resources provided by OSHA are identified.
This course is based on the document, “Controlling Electrical Hazards,” OSHA 3075, 2002 (Revised).
Description
This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety on the job. OSHA standards for electrical safety are referenced. Causes and effects of electrical shocks on the human body are described. Equipment and procedures for protecting workers are discussed. Resources provided by OSHA are identified.
This course is based on the document, “Controlling Electrical Hazards,” OSHA 3075, 2002 (Revised).
- Common conductors and insulators; effect of moisture
- Cause and effect of shocks
- Types of injuries resulting from current flow through the body
- Types of protection: guarding, insulating, grounding, installing circuit protection devices
- Dangers of overhead power lines
- Assistance from OSHA
