OSHA General Industry: Electrical Safety

Deaths and severe injuries due to electrical shocks and burns account for 12 percent of workplace deaths for young workers. But older workers are also susceptible to the hazards of electricity. This training video explains how to work safely around electricity, including safely using power tools. It explains the hazards associated with electric energy, how to control those hazards and how to protect yourself with the right personal protective equipment. The video refers to various Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards that must be in place in the workplace.

Electric circuits, grounds, ground fault circuit interrupters, insulators and conductors are explained so construction workers and electrical trade workers understand how electrical energy works and where the primary hazards lie. The video explains the types of injuries that occur because of electricity, and how little electricity is needed to cause a fatal injury.

This video training is accompanied by a written document providing further details on important information presented. Following the video, a learning assessment reinforces the main points of the program. This video is appropriate for new employees and is an excellent refresher for veterans as well. Providing this training helps keep your workers safe and productively on the job.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Construction workers and electrical tradesmen

• Introduction
• Electrical Terminology
• Understanding Electrical Shock
• Electrical Hazards
• Electrical Protective Devices
• Grounding Hazards
• Electrical Requirements
• Training
• Summary

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• Safe Electrical Work Practices and the 2018 CSA Z462
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