Electricity can kill. That is why NFPA 70E® was created. It requires employers to develop and implement an electrical safety program. This course explains basic electrical safety practices that apply to electrical work. These practices include wearing personal protective equipment and completing arc-flash hazard analyses. Ideal learners include people in all industries, particularly supervisors, electrical maintenance and installation workers, and safety managers.

This online Using Electrical Safety Programs (US) course covers the following topics:

• Electrical Safety Program Elements
• Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis
• Approach Boundaries
• PPE for Electrical Hazards

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of electrical safety programs
• Recognize the elements of an electrical safety program
• Recall how to complete an arc-flash hazard analysis
• Distinguish between arc-flash, limited and restricted approach boundaries
• Identify appropriate personal protective equipment for electrical hazards

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts 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.

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