Electrical Hazard Recognition & Control For Construction

Overview & Objectives

The Electrical Hazard Recognition & Control for Construction online safety course from Exceed Safety is intended to teach all participants to recognize and control potential and existing electrical hazards found within the construction industry. This intermediate-level safety course instructs individuals on the procedures involving maintaining a safe work environment for oneself, as well as others. Additionally, participants will learn to identify and assess the risks associated with power tools and electrical circuits onsite.

The Electrical Hazard Recognition & Control for Construction course enhances participants’ knowledge of safety-related work practices on the construction worksite to remedy and prevent electrical hazards. All participants are encouraged to further research and learn about electrical safety by reading the reference guide within Electrical Construction, Title 29 CFR 1926.400-499. Specific course topics include the following:

Overview of electrical hazard recognition
Overview of electrical hazard control methods
Jobsite hazards and controls (parts 1 & 2)
Tool safety tips
Indicators that electrical hazards might exist
Safety-related best work practices
Summary of hazards and protections

Specific industry terms covered throughout this course include the following:

OSHA
National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH)
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program (AEGCP)

Who Is This Course For?

The Electrical Hazard Recognition & Control for Construction course is indented for all construction employees held accountable to and by OSHA regulations. Specific roles that will benefit from this training include:

Construction workers
Construction managers
Construction supervisors

Features & Benefits

Exceed Safety’s Electrical Hazard Recognition & Control for Construction course will provide participants with the knowledge and ability to work around safely around electrical hazards at the construction worksite. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:

Know how to properly identify a number of potential and existing electrical hazards found on construction sites
Be able to take proper protective and preventative measures when using electrical equipment
Follow signage and cautions in order to maintain a safe work environment for all those on the jobsite

In Person Training

Participants in this course can expect to be engaged with a dynamic, intentional, and highly experienced instructor. Our in-person class allows for questions to be answered immediately, open discussions, and hands-on learning. Some classes can be done via Zoom (just give us a call) and can be combined with virtual-blended learning. It is our goal to teach with a variety of strategies that allow everyone to be engaged in a fun and comfortable learning environment.