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Electrical Safety for the Non-Electrical Worker
The task of handling electricity is one of the riskiest professions in our sector. Every year, Canada reports between 600 to 800 instances of electrical mishaps, including fatalities. In an effort to decrease these numbers, new standards addressing electrical safety requirements have been issued by the Canadian Standards Association and the NFPA. Our 'Electrical Safety for the Non-Electrical Worker' course has been revamped to align with the latest regulations and standards, including the newly revised CSA Z462 - Workplace Electrical Safety and the NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
Handling electricity is one of the most perilous professions in our sector. Annually, Canada experiences between 600 to 800 instances of electrical mishaps, including fatalities. New standards that address the safety requirements for working with electricity have been implemented by the Canadian Standards Association and the NFPA to help mitigate these incidents. The CSA Z462 , Workplace Electrical Safety and the NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Work Place are applicable to electrical professionals, and offer guidance to employers regarding the qualifications necessary for electrical tasks. They also warn against permitting non-qualified individuals within hazard boundaries. Electricity is a harmful energy form. Around 10 milliamps (mA) of current can cause skin burns and blisters. Approximately 20 mA of current can trigger laborious breathing and an inability to release the electrical circuit or tool causing the shock. Furthermore, 75 mA of current passing through the chest region may induce ventricular fibrillation of the heart, a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can result in death within minutes. Additional injuries may include severe burns and muscle damage – a few amps can cause irreversible body damage. Humans are only equipped to handle 5 or 6 mA, whereas a typical fuse or circuit breaker opens a circuit at 15,000 mA. Our 'Electrical Safety for the Non-Electrical Worker' course has been revamped to align with the latest regulations and standards, including the newly revised CSA Z462 - Workplace Electrical Safety and the NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The course concentrates on the risks associated with working in proximity to electrical equipment. From this course, you will gain knowledge on:
- Accident Prevention
- Risk Groups
- Electrical Dangers
- Electricity's Impact on the Body
- Understanding Arc Flash Hazards
- General, Home, Office, and Industrial Electrical Safety
- Approach Boundaries
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Provincial and State Regulations
- CSA Standard Z460 Control of Hazardous Energy
- National and Canadian Electrical Code
- CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Work Place
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 60 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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