Course details
Electrical Safety for Construction: Power Lines and Lockout/Tagout
Course Overview
Every day, somebody dies from an electrocution at work. To handle electricity safely, you need to know how it acts, how it can be controlled, and how it can hurt you. Workers performing service or maintenance on machinery and equipment may be injured by unexpected startup or release of electrical energy. Needless deaths and injuries can be prevented by establishing and following an effective lockout/tagout program. This training will tell you more about electrical hazards in construction work, safe practices when working with electricity, and how a lockout/tagout program can save your life. Ideal learners are construction workers.
Topics Covered
- Electrical Hazards
- Hazard Precautions
- Equipment around Power Lines
- Lockout/Tagout
- Employer Requirements
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify major electrical hazards
- Protect yourself from electrical hazards
- Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from electrical hazards
This course takes approximately 20 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
