Electrical Safety
Duration: 3 hours
The program trains the employees to protect themselves from electrocution, shock, arc flash, explosion, fire.
It covers the following topics:
A. Electrical hazards faced by specific work groups like:
- Welders
- Heavy equipment operators
- Excavators
- Warehouse workers
- Painters
B. Electrical safety tips pertaining to:
- Electrical power tool safety
- Extension cords
- Molded case circuit breakers
- Downed power lines
- Ladders
C. Electrical hazards/shock - Step and Touch potential
D. Safe work practices
E. Power Arcs - Characteristics of an arc, electrical arc, blasts
F. Boundaries:
- Flash Protection Boundary
- Restricted Approach Boundary
- Prohibited Approach Boundary
G. Electrical emergencies
- Accidents
- Rescue techniques
- Working on or near energized conductors