Electrical Safety for Unqualified Workers: Refresher

Course Description:

This refresher course will give you the main points to remember about electrical safety. For more complete information, be sure to take the full-length course.

Why “Electrical Safety for Unqualified Workers: Refresher” Matters:

Machine operators, operators of powered industrial trucks, construction workers, and others who are not qualified to perform electrical work still need to know important information about the hazards of electricity and how to prevent serious injury.

Key Points:

• Exposure to electricity is dangerous—it can cause electrocution, shock, electric and thermal burns, arc flash and arc blast burns, and secondary injuries such as falls.
• Watch carefully for possible electrical hazards—for instance, never use damaged tools, cords, or electrical equipment.
• Always follow safe work practices, including proper emergency response procedures.
• Always follow our electrical safety program, which is designed to protect you and other workers from electrical hazards.
• And finally, seek assistance from a qualified person whenever you have any doubt about electrical safety or think there might be an electrical hazard. Too many things can go wrong with electricity for you to take risks.