Electrical Safety Training Program

The use of electricity in today’s industry presents many hazards. It is our responsibility to be aware of the hazards associated with energized electrical circuits and circuit parts when performing operations and maintenance tasks. This suite of online electrical safety training courses provides this critical information. This course has been updated to meet the current regulations and standards, including the recently updated CSA Z462 – Workplace Electrical Safety and the NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

COURSE OVERVIEW

ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING SUITE COURSE LIST

 

These courses has been updated to meet the current regulations and standards, including the recently updated CSA Z462 – Workplace Electrical Safety and the NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

 

ARC FLASH AWARENESS 

This online course provides an introduction to the basics of arc flash hazard awareness. Topics covered in this course include:

  • What an arc flash is
  • What are the causes of an arc flash
  • Factors that contribute to arc flash and its effects
  • Arc flash and the worker, and
  • Personal protection methods

ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING 

This comprehensive online course was developed to ensure that the electrical worker is aware of the hazards associated with the use of electricity and understands how to avoid them. Topics covered in this course include:

  • Energy flow and barriers
  • Inductions
  • Step and touch potential
  • Electricity and the human body
  • Electrical shock and arc flash hazards
  • Safety training for the qualified electrical worker
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Safe work procedures, and
  • Corded electrical equipment, extensions cords, ground fault circuit interrupters, and circuit protection devices

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT 

This comprehensive course provides information that can be used to ensure that a worker is aware of the hazards and risks associated with the task to be performed and how barriers can be applied to effectively reduce the risk of injury. Topics covered in this course include:

  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Responsibilities and regulations
  • Hazards associated with the use of electricity
  • Initial risk estimation
  • Parameters used in risk assessment
  • Risk reduction strategies
  • Risk evaluation, and
  • Risk reduction verification

Purchase this online suite of electrical training courses today to ensure that your workers have the training, knowledge, and skills needed to develop a personal protection strategy when working in an environment influenced by the presence of electricity.

COURSE TOPICS

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 4.25 Hours

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout each of the three online courses in this suite is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat each course twice if the pass mark is not achieved. Supplemental materials necessary to complete each course can be accessed online.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of each online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

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

The Engineering Institute of Canada encourages continued education for all engineers. They help do this by recognizing training providers that offer quality courses for professional development.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are one way the Engineering Institute of Canada helps to support professional development. CEUs are recognized by the engineering community at large as providing clear evidence of continued 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”.

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