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Electrical Safety Training 2021

The Electrical Safety online course offers a comprehensive understanding of electrical safety basics, emphasizing the perils of electricity from both shock and arc flash perspectives. The course is aligned with current regulations and standards, including the recently revised CSA Z462 - Workplace Electrical Safety and the NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

COURSE OVERVIEW

On an annual basis, approximately 30,000 non-lethal electrical shock incidents are reported in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, electrocution accounts for about 1,000 deaths each year, with more than half of these fatalities occurring during the servicing of energized systems of less than 600 V.

Electrocution ranks as the fourth major cause of industrial fatalities in the United States, trailing traffic, homicide, and construction accidents. The electrical current needed to light a 7.5 W, 120 V lamp, if directed across the chest, can cause fatal harm. The most harmful paths through the body include the lungs, heart, and brain." (Extracted from the CSA Z462, Annex K)

The Electrical Safety Training 2021 course aims to enlighten participants about the risks associated with electricity usage. The course content is relevant to a wide range of professionals, including veteran journey people, apprentices, engineers, students, and managers.

The Electrical Safety Training 2021 course is aligned with current regulations and standards, including the recently revised CSA Z462 – Workplace Electrical Safety and the NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

COURSE TOPICS

Energy Flow and Barriers

Insulation factors
Safety basics
Barriers
Grounding and bonding

Induction

What is induction?
Effects of electrostatic induction
Effects of electromagnetic induction
Testing procedures for induction
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Effects of ESD
Principles of static electricity control

Step and Touch Potential

Effects of step and touch potentials
Effects of a ground fault
Best protection against step and touch potentials
How shocks can be received from step and touch potentials
Types of ground mats and their uses

Electricity and the Human Body

Five primary hazards associated with electricity and its use
Major factors which contribute to the effects of electricity on the human body
Delayed effects associated with electricity on the human body

Electrical Shock and Arc Flash Hazards

Two types of boundary limitations for electrically operated equipment
Qualified and unqualified personnel
Limited approach boundary
Restricted approach boundary
Prohibited approach boundary
Flash protection boundary
Shock hazard analysis
Purpose of flash hazard analysis
Equipment labels and the content of the label
Example of a generic label
Examples of labels in use

Safety Training for the Qualified Worker

Importance of recognizing when you are qualified or not qualified to perform a task
"Limited approach boundary" for unqualified personnel and the "prohibited approach boundary" for qualified workers
Use of voltage-related electrical gloves
Protective clothing and equipment that qualified workers must wear and use
Procedures for de-energizing equipment and verifying a zero energy state

Personal Protective Equipment

Recognizing when PPE is required
Types of PPE necessary under certain circumstances
PPE limitations
Proper care and maintenance of PPE

Corded Electrical Equipment, Extensions Cords, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, and Circuit Protection Devices

Hazards associated with the use of power tools
Care and proper use of power tools
Selection of extension cords and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Safe use of extension cords
Circuit protection devices

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

About 7.5 hours (including reading materials)

PASS MARK

Testing carried out throughout the Electrical Safety Training 2021 course is devised to reinforce the knowledge imparted. A score of 80% is required to earn a certificate of completion. Participants can retake the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved. All necessary supplemental materials for this course can be accessed online.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

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

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (CEU)

This course is eligible for Continuing Education Credits from the Engineering Institute of Canada.

The Engineering Institute of Canada promotes continuous education for all engineers. This is facilitated by recognizing course providers that offer high-quality courses for professional development.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are one of the ways the Engineering Institute of Canada supports professional development. CEUs are widely recognized by the engineering community as a solid evidence of ongoing learning in the engineering field.

One CEU is defined as "ten hours of participation in a continuing education program organized in compliance with prescribed standards under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction".

COURSE PREVIEW