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Preventing and Addressing Electrical Violations (US)

Electrical accidents, or incidents as they are sometimes called, may result from a few different factors. The first is unsafe electrical equipment or improper installation. Workplaces may also be unsafe because of conditions in the environment. For example, damp areas can make people and tools more conductive. But the biggest cause of electrical accidents is unsafe work practices. The goal of this course is to help you recognize and address factors that can lead to electrical accidents.

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Learning Objectives

Recall safe work practices regarding electrical hazards.
Recognize potential electrical violations in the work environment.

Identify how to correct electrical violations.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Protect Yourself
1. Avoid Becoming an Electrical Path to Ground
2. Safe Work Practices
3. Knowledge Check: Safe Work Practices
4. Knowledge Check: Safe Work Practices
5. Knowledge Check: Safe Work Practices - Outro
3. Grounding
1. Grounding
2. Learning Activity: Electrical Grounds
3. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
4. Knowledge Check: Grounding
5. Knowledge Check: Grounding
6. Knowledge Check: Grounding - Outro
4. Common Violations
1. Electrical Violations
2. Inadequate Wiring
3. Overload
4. Faulty Grounding Path
5. Knowledge Check: Ground Path Apathy
6. Knowledge Check: Ground Path Apathy
7. Knowledge Check: Ground Path Apathy - Outro

5. Tools and Guarding
1. Defective Electrical Tools
2. Improper Guarding on Energized Electrical Parts
3. Substandard Cabinets, Boxes and Fittings
4. Knowledge Check: Electrical Violations
5. Knowledge Check: Electrical Violations
6. Panels, Cords and Markings
1. Blocked Electrical Panels
2. Inadequate Strain Relief on Cords and Conductors
3. Improper Marking of Electrical Equipment
4. Failure to Mark Disconnecting Means and Circuits
5. Knowledge Check: Improper Marking
6. Knowledge Check: Improper Marking - Outro
7. Flexible Cords
1. Improper Use of Flexible Cords
2. Flexible Cords
3. Learning Activity: Flexible Cords
8. Conclusion
1. Summary