Electrical Hazard Identification

This course helps participants recognize electrical hazards in the workplace and understand the controls needed to prevent electric shock, arc flash, burns and electrical fires.

• Understand how electricity causes injury.
• Identify common electrical hazards.
• Recognize unsafe equipment and conditions.
• Apply basic controls and safe work practices.
• Report and respond to electrical incidents.

• Basic principles of electricity.
• Effects of electric current on the body.
• Shock, arc flash and burn hazards.
• Damaged cords, overloaded circuits and wet conditions.
• Grounding and protective devices.
• Safe work practices and reporting.

• Workers exposed to electrical equipment.
• Maintenance and facilities staff.
• Supervisors and safety officers.
• Non-electrical personnel.

Participants will receive an international certificate upon successful completion of the course.