Course Instructions and Outline

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Welcome!

Hi, and welcome to the course. I'm Steve Geigle and I'll be your online instructor for this course. If you are a safety manager, supervisor, committee member, or someone who is getting into the occupational safety and health field, this course will help you understand your important responsibilities related to the policies and best practices for electrical safety.

Here's how it works (Read this... it's important!)

1. Pay the course fee. Not required for free training. The course fee is only $8 for a emailed PDF certificate, $18 for a mailed original certificate, or $24 if you want both. The fee covers the certificates, transcripts, my exam evaluations, and maintenance of your student records.
   Go to the OSHAcademy Store to pay for the course. Tip: You will save over 50% in course fees if you enroll in a Professional Development Certificate Program.

2. Study each course module. Just click on the links below. Note: If you enroll in a Professional Development Certificate Program, you will also receive PDF Study Guides for each course. You may leave the training within any module at any time. Just come back to this course outline page and resume studying where you left off.
3. Complete each module quiz. The quiz link is at the bottom of each module page. Each quiz is 5-10 questions. When you submit the quiz, a new web page will load with instant feedback on your answers. After you complete the quiz, start on the next module. There is no need to wait! No hurry either. You are in control of the pace of learning. Remember, if you have questions as you study, just send me an email.
4. Complete and submit the final course exam. Final exams are 25 questions. To meet OSHA requirements, you may have three attempts to pass the course final exam with at least a 70% score. Most final exam questions are derived from module quizzes. Study each quiz, and you will easily pass the exam.

OK, Let's go!

Have fun and study hard. To start, just click on the course links below. Remember, if you have questions, just send me an email.

Modules

Introduction Module 1: Electricity is Dangerous Introduction Terms you need to know How do you receive an electrical shock? Module 2: The Dangers of Electrical Shock Severity of electrical shock Effects of Electrical Current* on the Body Module 3: Electrical Burns What is the most common injury? Arc Blast Hazards Extinguishing the fire What Should I Do...? Module 4: The Electrical Safety Model What Must Be Done to Be Safe? Recognize hazards Evaluate risks Control hazards Module 5: Recognizing Hazards How do your recognize hazards? Inadequate wiring hazards Exposed electrical parts hazards Approach boundaries Overhead powerline hazards Defective insulation hazards Improper grounding hazards Overload hazards Wet conditions hazards Additional hazards Module 6: Evaluating Risk How Do You Evaluate Your Risk? Conditions that point to electrical hazards Module 7: Safe Work Environments How Do You Control Hazards? How Do You Create a Safe Work Environment? Lock Out and Tag Out Circuits and Equipment Control Inadequate Wiring Hazards Control Hazards of Fixed Wiring Control Hazards of Flexible Wiring Use the Right Extension Cord Control Hazards of Exposed Live Electrical Parts Control hazards of shocking currents Control Overload Current Hazards Module 8: Working on Live Circuits When You Must Work on or Near Live Circuits Live-work permit system Safe Work Practices Module 9: Safe Work Practices How Do You Work Safely? Plan Your Work and Plan for Safety Avoid Wet Working Conditions and Other Dangers Avoid Overhead Powerlines Use Proper Wiring and Connectors Use and Maintain Tools Properly Wear Correct PPE Note: Do not submit the final exam prior to completing all modules. To receive a certificate, you must complete all modules and final exam. Take the Final Exam