Electrical Safety for Construction: Cord and Plug Connected Equipment

COURSE OVERVIEW

Every single day, lives are lost due to electrocution incidents in workplaces. Understanding electricity, its behavior, how it can be directed, and its potential dangers are critical for safety. Employees servicing or maintaining machinery and equipment could get harmed by sudden activation or discharge of electrical power. The Electrical Safety for Construction: Cord and Plug Connected Equipment course provides insights into the potential electrical risks in construction environments and promotes safe handling of electricity, specifically focusing on cord and plug-connected equipment. It is most suitable for individuals working in the construction industry.

COURSE TOPICS

This online Electrical Safety for Construction: Cord and Plug Connected Equipment course includes the following subjects:

Electrical Hazards
Safety Precautions
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters
Employer Obligations

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify significant electrical hazards
Explain different types of electrical hazards
Safeguard themselves from electrical hazards
Understand employer obligations to protect employees from electrical hazards

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 20 minutes

PASS MARK

Tests conducted throughout this online course are designed to reinforce the information provided. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass this course. The course can be attempted three times to achieve the pass mark. A comprehensive student manual is available for print as a resource for future reference and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed.

COURSE PREVIEW