In this course, you will learn skills to help you recognize, evaluate, and control electrical hazards. This information will prepare you for additional safety training such as hands-on exercises and more detailed reviews of regulations for electrical work. This course will present many topics. There are four main types of electrical injuries: electrocution (death due to electrical shock), electrical shock, burns, and falls. The dangers of electricity, electrical shock, and the resulting injuries will be discussed. The various electrical hazards will be described. You will learn about the 3-STEP Electrical Safety Model, an important tool for recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards. Practices that will help keep you safe and free of injury are emphasized. To give you an idea of the hazards caused by electricity, case studies about real-life deaths will be described.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the hazards inherent when working with electricity. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Define basic electrical terms: volt, ohm, ampere, and series/parallel circuit. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Discuss how electrical current determines the severity of injury. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Describe the hazards and injuries resulting from arc flash. |
| LO 1.1.5 | Describe the components of the Electrical Safety Model. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss the hazards and safe work practices associated with inadequate wiring. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Describe the use of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). |
| LO 1.2.3 | Describe the minimum approach distances when working with high voltage. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Discuss what it means to evaluate risk and control electrical hazards. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Identify training requirements for those working with electrical circuits. |