Overview & Objectives
The Electrical Safety Awareness for Construction course is an online introductory-level course focusing on the basic concepts of electricity, electric shock hazard, and hazard controls regarding electric shock. Participants of this electrical safety training will be introduced to safety tips and drills to test their knowledge and basic skillset.
Exceed Safety’s online Electrical Safety Awareness for Construction course in an introductory-level training course designed to familiarize participants with the basic properties of electricity, hazards associated with electricity flow, and how one can work safely around electricity through the proper use of equipment.
Participants will explore the basic legal requirements for ensuring safety to the highest possible standards in the workplace. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will understand the dangers of electric shock and how to avoid potential injury or death. Specific course topics include the following:
- Introduction to electrical safety
- Electrical hazards on the construction site
- Risks of electric hazards
Specific industry terms covered throughout this course include the following:
- OSHA
- Electrical safety
- Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)