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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.

APERÇU DU COURS

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.

SUJETS DU COURS

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

Compliance Regulations

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

Who Should Attend

This course is tailored for Non – Electrical workers and those who may be exposed to electrical hazards or work in the vicinity of electricity.

Skills Development

Upon completion of this training, participants will have a heightened awareness of electrical hazards.

Reference Materials

CSA Z462-12 Workplace Electrical Safety
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Work Place

‘Electrical Safety for the Non-Electrical Worker’ course qualifies for Continuing Education Unit Credits (CEU).

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Approximately 1 hour

Note de passage

Throughout this online course, testing is conducted to reinforce the information provided. A score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants have three attempts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

Une fois ce cours en ligne terminé avec succès, un certificat d'achèvement sera disponible en téléchargement et pour impression.

APERÇU DU COURS