OSHA Electrical General Requirements

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed electrical safety requirements to protect employees from electrical hazards. The Electrical General Requirements standard (29 CFR 1910.303) is one of OSHA’s most frequently cited standards. Among these standards, this course covers requirements for listed and labeled equipment, proper use of flexible cords and cables, working space requirements, and effective electrical safety programs.

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Discuss the aspects of electric equipment inspected during an electric equipment examination
Describe the listing process for electrical equipment, including the role of nationally recognized testing laboratories
Discuss requirements for nonconforming, custom, and modified electric equipment
Identify requirements for installation and working space
Discuss the requirements for electrical disconnect switches and guarding electrical equipment
Define “qualified person”
List the elements of an OSHA-compliant electrical safety program

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