Electricity is a powerful force that can cause serious injury and death. When it comes to electrical job tasks, it only takes an instant to turn a momentary mistake into a fatality. This is why qualified electrical workers must understand the hazards presented by exposed energized parts and know how to protect themselves through the use of safe electrical work practices. The purpose of this program is to explain the safety precautions these employees must always take to avoid needless tragedies while performing any type of electrical work.
- The definition of a "qualified" worker as well as its very important and specific meaning.
- Understanding the various approach boundaries and the shock hazard of electricity.
- Use and care of voltage-rated gloves and PPE.
- The Arc Flash hazard and establishing the Arc Flash Boundary.
- The four PPE Levels related to Arc Flash Protection.
- Creating and verifying an “electrically safe condition” or a “zero energy state”.
- The few exceptions and limited conditions to allow energized work.
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