Electrical Safety for Unqualified Workers in California
Course Description:
Workers who operate machines and electric-powered tools and equipment, and others who do maintenance or service work on or near electrical systems, are exposed to electrical hazards that can result in burns, shocks, and electrocution. These types of workers are considered “unqualified persons,” which means they aren’t trained or qualified to work directly on or near exposed, energized electrical systems or parts.
This course is for unqualified persons in California who have strict limitations when working with and around electrical equipment and aren’t allowed to perform electrical maintenance and repair. This course is designed to assist workers who are unfamiliar with or untrained in the technical aspects of electricity to recognize hazards and safe work practices to avoid injury on the job.
Additional training is required for workers who are qualified to work on or near exposed, energized electrical equipment and wiring.
Why “Electrical Safety for Unqualified Workers in California” Matters:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe how electricity works
- Recognize electrical hazards in the workplace
- Perform safe work practices and procedures to avoid electrical hazards
- Respond to emergencies according to their facility’s emergency response plan
Key Points:
- Working with electricity can be extremely dangerous. Traumatic injuries can result from shocks and other workplace accidents involving electricity.
- Know how to locate and identify the hazards of electricity in your workplace setting.
- Use proper safety procedures to help protect you and your coworkers. Know the “Dos and Don’ts” of how to work with electricity.
- Seek assistance from a qualified person in any situation that requires hands-on work or special knowledge of electricity.
- Learn the safe practice rules that your workplace must follow.
- Always respect electricity, an essential yet hazardous aspect of all our lives that surrounds us every day.
