The serious risks of electrical shock and injury are present in every workplace. Hundreds of construction workers are killed every year from electrocution. To help prevent injury to you and others, this online course is designed to give you an overview of basic electrical safety. It is specifically helpful for individuals who work in the construction industry and have limited familiarity with electrical hazards. It covers regulations 29 CFR §1926.416 and 29 CFR §1926.417.

• Components of a complete circuit
• Major types of electrocution hazards in construction
• Methods of protection from electrical hazards
• Safe and unsafe work practices around electrical equipment
• Employer requirements to protect workers from electrocution hazards

Approximately 60 minutes

Testing conducted in this online Electrocution for Construction course 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 the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.