EPC 1051 - Tools (Safety & Instruction)

• Describe the purpose of construction safety.
• Identify who is responsible for safety.
• Identify dangers on a jobsite.
• Safety Understand employer responsibilities as required by OSHA.
• Understand employee responsibilities as required by OSHA.
• Describe the purpose of the NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical in the Workplace).
• Describe how an electrical current affects the human body.
• Describe the hazards associated with receiving an electrical shock.
• Understand what determines the severity of an electrical shock.
• Describe the steps necessary to remove electrical power.
• Understand the procedures used to ensure equipment is in a de-energized state.
• Describe the use and purpose of GFCI devices.
• Describe the dangers associated with an arcing incident.
• Understand the impact that an arcing incident will have on persons and property.
• Describe situations that could result in an arcing incident.
• List the steps necessary to protect a person from an arcing incident.
• Describe situations that may necessitate working on live circuits or equipment.
• Describe the various approach boundaries.
• Understand how the NFPA 70E tables apply to the various approach boundaries.
• Describe an energized work permit.
• Describe the personal protective equipment used to prevent electrical shock.
• Describe the personal protective equipment used to prevent injuries from an arcing incident.
• Describe the proper care for various types of personal protective equipment.
• Describe the steps in a lockout tag-out procedure.
• Explain the need for personal protective equipment.
• Describe the various types of:
  • Eye protection
  • Hearing protection.
  • Foot protection.
  • Respiratory protection.
  • Fall protection.
• Explain the proper use of:
  • Eye protection.
  • Hearing protection.
  • Foot protection.
  • Respiratory protection.
  • Fall protection.
• Describe the dangers associated with the various tools and equipment used on a construction site.