Course details
Electrical Risk Assessment 2017
This online Electrical Risk Assessment course focuses on the aspects of hazard identification and risk assessment as outlined in CSA Z462, and the NFPA 70E. The principles and procedures provided in this course are intended for workers who are exposed to hazards associated with the use of electricity.
Course Overview
This online Electrical Risk Assessment course focuses on the aspects of hazard identification and risk assessment as outlined in CSA Z462, and the NFPA 70E. The principles and procedures provided in this course are intended for workers who are exposed to hazards associated with the use of electricity.
This course will benefit all electrical workers including electricians, electrical technicians and technologists, electrical engineers, HVAC technicians, plant operations personnel, Occupational Health and Safety professionals, and all personnel involved in performing electrical switching operations.
Although this course is modeled after the Workplace Electrical Safety standard, the lessons and techniques used in this course can be applied to hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace for all tasks.
This course is sanctioned by the Engineering Institute of Canada and qualifies for continuing educations credits.
Topics Covered
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Responsibilities and regulations associated with the hazard identification and risk assessment process
- Hazards associated with the use of electricity
- Initial risk estimation
- Parameters used in risk assessment
- Risk reduction strategies
- Risk evaluation
- Risk reduction verification and the audit process
- Risk Assessment Documentation and Communication
This course takes approximately 270 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
