Electricity: Electrical Safety: Qualified Workers

"Electrical Safety Training" defines a qualified worker and covers the hazards associated with electricity. This electrical safety training is written to meet the OSHA training requirements in 1910 Subpart S. Workers will learn the "safe distance" concept, electrical arcing, and the use of flame-retardant fabrics. Workers will also learn the benefits of personal protective equipment for the body, hands, head and feet. Workers will learn how to de-energize equipment and test for zero energy state and many other concepts that involve electrical safety. This electrical safety training course qualifies for continuing education units.

All electrical workers.

• The Qualified Worker
  • Defining a qualified worker
  • Hazards associated with electricity
• Avoiding Injury
  • Safe distance
• Hazards
  • Electrical arcing
  • Fabrics to protect against burns
  • Flame-retardant fabrics
• Protective Equipment
  • Benefits of protective clothing
  • Class 0 electrical gloves
  • Leather protectors
  • Glove inspection
  • Glove storage
  • Head and foot protection
• Additional Safety Measures
  • De-energizing equipment
  • Zero Energy State
  • Testing the volt meter
  • Installing and removing grounding conductors

• Recognize someone qualified to work on or near live parts.
  • Agree that a worker may be qualified for some electrical work and not qualified for other electrical work.
  • Differentiate between a qualified and non-qualified worker.
  • List the two types of hazards associated with electricity.
• Avoid injury when working with electricity.
  • Agree that a minimum safe distance for unqualified workers varies depending on voltage level and circuits.
  • Define minimum safe distance.
  • Explain how minimum safe distance is determined.
• Protect yourself against electric hazards.
  • List the two main types of electric hazards.
  • Explain an arc blast.
  • Describe ways to protect yourself against burns.
• Always use the required protective clothing and equipment.
  • Recall that clothing that protects you from burns will not protect you from electrical shock.
  • List the benefits of using Class 0 electrical gloves.
  • Explain the benefit of wearing leather protectors over your gloves.
  • List additional protection for the head and feet.
• Properly maintain gloves.
  • Identify glove inspection procedures.
  • Recognize proper storage procedures for reusable electrical gloves.
• Use additional safety measures for protection.
  • Recognize a properly-removed power source.
  • Explain Zero Energy State.
  • Recall the need to test your voltage meter before and after de-energizing a system.
  • Agree that installing and removing ground circuits is considered live work.