IMD 1030 - Electrical Safety

Clock Hours: 20

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
After studying and completing Electrical Safety, the student should be able to enter the work force with the knowledge of electrical hazards associated with working around electricity. The student should know what to do while working around electricity, but more importantly, what not to do.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

Describe the purpose of construction safety.
Identify who is responsible for safety.
Identify dangers on a jobsite.
Describe the dangers of horseplay as it relates to a construction site.
Describe the dangers of alcohol and drug use as it relates to a construction site.
Describe the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Understand employer responsibilities as required by OSHA.
Understand employee responsibilities as required by OSHA.
Describe the purpose of the NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
Describe the purpose of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Understand the need for First Aid and CPR Training.
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 form 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 injuries from an arcing incident.
Describe the proper care for the various types of personal protective equipment.
Describe the need for lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Describe how an employer’s safety plan impacts lockout-tagout procedures.
List items that should be included in a lockout-tagout procedure.
Identify various lockout-tagout devices.
Describe various lockout-tagout devices.
Describe the steps in a lockout-tagout procedure.
Describe the need for personal protective equipment.
Describe the various types of eye protection, hearing protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, and fall protection.
Explain the proper use of eye protection, hearing protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, and fall protection.
Describe the dangers associated with the various tools and equipment used on a construction site.
Explain the safety precautions necessary when using hand tools.
Explain the safety precautions necessary when working with power tools.
Describe the correct use of step and extension ladders.
Explain the safety precautions necessary when working with aerial lifts.
Explain the safety precautions necessary when working with construction machinery.
Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Describe how to prevent heat-related injuries.
Recognize the symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia.
Describe how to prevent cold temperature-related injuries.
Describe the hazards associated with confined spaces.
Explain the safety precautions necessary when working with construction machinery.