The course covers the following topics:
1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
In this chapter, you will learn why electricians and others require additional electric safety training.
2. WHAT IS A QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE?
This chapter describes what a qualified employee should possess in order to perform electricity tasks safely. Also, it covers examples of safety training that are not limited to but used in the electrical safety training.
3. WHAT IS AN UNQUALIFIED EMPLOYEE?
Know who is an unqualified employee in terms of electrical safety.
4. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
In this chapter, you will learn about the things included in electrical hazards along with the relevant images.
The following things are included in the electrical hazards:
• Electric Shock
• Electrical burns
• Arc Flash
• Arc Blast – worst
• Electrical Explosions
• Low Current Electric Shock
• High Current Electric Shock
• Electric Arcs and Blasts
• Hand Injuries and Burns from Troubleshooting
• Isolating Circuits
Each sub topic is presented concisely using appropriate images.
5. UNDERSTANDING RISK AND REWARD
This chapter covers examples of risk and reward to perform the tasks efficiently. In this chapter, the workers are instructed to approach the manager if they are not sure how to perform a task.
6. ELECTRICAL LOCKOUT
In this chapter, you will learn about the electrical lockout and circuit devices that must be de-energized, locked out, tagged out, and tested. It is important to note that control control circuit devices such as push button, selector switches, and interlocks may not be used for de-energizing equipment.
7. RELEASE STORED ENERGY
Stored electric energy must be released before starting work. Ensure all capacitors have been discharged and short-circuit and ground all high capacitance elements.
This chapter describes the stored electric energy that must be released before starting the work. Also, learn about the following chapters of stored energy.
• Is it dead?
• Check your tester
8. REMEMBER
In this chapter, checking and verification points have been given regarding test equipment. All the points are mentioned in the precise manner along with an image.
9. RE-ENERGIZING EQUIPMENT
This chapter provides brief information in the form of bullet points regarding re-energizing equipment to help works understand about the things that need to be taken care of for re-energizing equipment.
10. ELECTRICAL HOT WORK
In this chapter, you will learn about the electrical hot work that introduces additional or increased hazards in terms of safety, not productivity.
An easy-to-comprehend point has been given to familiarize individuals with the proper use of special precautionary techniques (Approach Boundaries),
personal protective equipment, insulating, and shielding materials, and insulated tools.
11. APPROACH BOUNDARY
Learn about the safe approach distance from exposed electrical conductors or circuit parts as an effective means of maintaining electrical safety. An engaging and comprehensive data has been given along with relevant images to explain learners about the approach boundary.
12. FLASH PROTECTION BOUNDARY
Learn about the flash protection boundary along with the diagrammatic representation. This chapter describes the person’s eligibility to perform tasks within the Flash Protection Boundary (FPB).
13. ELECTRICAL PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
In this chapter, you will learn all the electrical personal protective equipment (PPE) that are needed to perform the electricity works safely. Electrical PPE includes:
• Flame-resistant (FR) rated clothing
• Eye/face protection
• Head protection
• Hand/arm protection
14. HAZARD/RISK CATEGORY CLASSIFICATIONS
This chapter describes what PPE should be worn based on the hazard and the electrical tasks performed. Learn in detail about the hazard/risk category classification that are given in the chart.
15. FR CLOTHING SELECTED
In this chapter, you will learn about the Flame-Resistant (FR) Clothing System in an easy-to-learn and retain manner. Also, learn about the following that are described precisely along with relevant images in different chapters.
• Arc Flash Clothing Ratings
• Electrical Gloves
• ASTM Labelling Chart
• Glove Testing
• Glove Care
• Glove Damage
• Glove Care Cleaning
• Grounding Cables
• Insulated Blankets
• Storage Batteries
• Employee Approach Distances
• Lighting
• Housekeeping Duties
• Conductive Materials
• Conductive Apparel
• Portable Electric Tools
• Visually Inspect
• Remove from Service
• Attachment Plugs
16. CONDUCTIVE WORK LOCATIONS
In this chapter, you will learn about the portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in highly conductive work locations.
17. GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Learn about ground-fault circuit protection that is required in highly conductive locations like wet areas, hand tools, etc.
18. LADDERS
Learn about portable ladders and the distance the ladders should keep away from overhead power lines.
19. TEST INSTRUMENTS
This chapter covers briefly about the test instruments, equipment and test leads, cables, power cords, probes, and connectors.
Also, learn about the following that are described in different chapters along with relevant images:
• Instrument Ratings
• Insulated Tools
• Insulated Tool Set
20. WORK AREA SAFETY
In this chapter, you will learn about the work area safety that are described in the bullet points along with an image.
21. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
In this chapter, learn about re-closing circuits after protective device operation.
22. OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION
Learn about over-current protection that cannot be modified, even on a temporary basis.
23. SYSTEM MARKINGS
In this chapter, you will learn about system markings and other markings that are placed on the equipment.
24. CIRCUIT ID
This chapter covers briefly about circuit ID and additional information as well, along with an image.
25. CONCLUSION
After all the chapters of electrical safety in the workplace, there is a conclusion that shows the responsibilities of performing electricity tasks safely.
26. ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Here, additional sources of information is listed.
27. FINAL TEST
Lastly, at the end of the module, there is a final test in the form of MCQs or choosing the correct answer that learners’ have to attempt and pass to ensure successful completion of the training.