Electrical- Electrical Standards for Construction: Advanced

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of OSHA’s electrical standards and the hazards associated with electrical installations and equipment.

Topics include single- and three-phase systems, cord- and plug-connected and fixed equipment, grounding, ground fault circuit interrupters, hazardous locations, and safety related work practices.

The hazards of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems are also covered. This course covers the topics included in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K.

OBJECTIVES:

• Outlining general electrical safety requirements
• Regulations upon which an effective worksite safety program is based
• Principles of grounding
• Hazardous conditions and locations, and the possible physical consequences
• Highlighting the necessary aspects of an Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program

TOPICS COVERED:

• Lesson 1 Electrical Safety Regulations

Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page. This course has been approved for half an hour, and requires no prerequisites.

This course includes individual quizzes which must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward to the next lesson. Additionally the final exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

The final exam can be taken up to three times if necessary.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion.