Electrical Safety for Unqualified Construction Workers
Course Description:
Workers at construction sites who operate electric-powered machinery, tools, and equipment, and others who do maintenance or service work on or near electrical systems, but aren’t qualified to perform electrical work, face the risk of contact with electricity that can cause life-threatening shock, burns, fires, falls, and electrocution.
This course is for workers exposed to electricity at construction workplaces, but who aren’t authorized or qualified to work directly on or near exposed, energized electrical systems or parts. This course is designed to help workers unfamiliar with or untrained in the technical aspects of electricity to recognize electrical hazards and safe practices to avoid injury at the construction site.
Why “Electrical Safety for Unqualified Construction Workers” Matters:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify common electrical hazards at construction sites
- Recall safe work practices around electrical circuits and parts
- Describe safe procedures for use of electric-powered tools and equipment
- Respond appropriately to emergencies
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 practice, 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.
