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Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout – International
This program offers insights into electrical dangers, safe conduct when engaging with electricity, and the life-saving benefits of the lockout/tagout program. It is primarily aimed at employees who interact with electrical machinery.
Electrical work can be fraught with danger. Employees involved in the service or maintenance of machinery and equipment can face injuries from an unexpected startup or a sudden release of stored electrical energy. Not locking out machinery before working on it is a leading cause of injury and death. These mishaps can be avoided with the establishment and adherence to an effective lockout/tagout program. The Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout – International training course elaborates on electrical dangers, safe conduct when dealing with electricity, and the lockout/tagout program’s life-saving potential. The course is best suited for employees working with or around electrical machinery.
The online Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout – International course encompasses the following topics:
- Electricity Basics
- Electrical Hazards
- Grounding and Current
- Energy Control Program
- Inspections and Training
- Personnel and Communication
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the workings of electricity
- Understand conductors and insulators
- Detail how electric shocks happen
- Outline safe practices for working with and around electricity
- Describe the lockout/tagout purpose
- Enumerate various forms of hazardous energy
- Specify who should use lockout/tagout and when it is needed
- Explain the three components of an energy control program
- Outline the process for attaching and removing locks and tags
- Discuss periodic inspections of lockout/tagout procedures
- Understand lockout/tagout training recommendations
Approximately 45 minutes
This online course includes testing to reinforce the material presented. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. Participants can attempt the course thrice to achieve the passing score. Printable resources, such as an extensive student manual, are available. This manual proves to be a valuable tool for future reference and knowledge retention.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 45 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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