Safety: Electrical Part 1 - Fundamentals, Materials & Equipment Grounding

Welcome to this 2-hour interactive online course that is the first of a two-part series which introduces you to many workplace situations that require you to work safely with electricity. You’ll learn how and why electricity can be dangerous. You’ll also learn about various methods used for protection. Safety begins with the careful installation of electrical components by means of approved wiring methods. You should use safety procedures and practices that insulate you from electricity’s power anytime you work with or near electrical equipment or components. Specifically, Part 1 looks at:

• Fundamentals of electricity & associated hazards
• Using proper materials and components
• Equipment grounding

• Explain how electricity can harm you and your property.
• Identify the two steps that ensure electrical safety for you and your coworkers
• Discuss the importance of properly using quality electrical components.
• Identify the basic methods of protection when wiring electrical installations.
• Recognize the importance of safely grounding electrical equipment and systems.