Electrical Safety for Inspectors (ESI)

Electrical Safety for Inspectors

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This course provides up-to-date information on OSHA General Industry, NFPA 70, 70E, 70B and IEEE standards that are relevant to electrical safety in the workplace. Armed with this knowledge, safety managers, human resources (HR) and risk and loss control personnel can implement an effective self-inspection program that helps prevent electrical accidents, OSHA citations and outages caused by accidents. The information provided in this course prepares participants to recognize existing issues within their facility.
NUMBER
430
DURATION
4 days
SCHEDULE
On-Site Only
INVOLVEMENT
Lecture
 
CREDITS
2.8 CEUs
TUITION
$1,420

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for managers responsible for safety, Human Resources (HR), risk and loss control, as well as any other personnel responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant workplace. Participants will be supplied with an NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® and an NFPA 70B® Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance®.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • Explain the hazards of electricity and their effects
  • Interpret applicable regulations
  • Establish a preventative maintenance program per, NFPA 70E & 70B
  • Perform hazardous energy control as required by OHSA for industrial facilities
  • Use safe work practices for work on or around industrial electrical equipment and overhead lines
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for a variety of applications
  • Apply the general requirements of electrical regulations and standards to establish an electrically safe work environment
  • List the requirements for an electrical safety inspection of an industrial, utility or utility-like installation following a comprehensive checklist

REQUIREMENTS

A background in industrial safety and electrical installation requirements is helpful.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

This course is required for our Industrial Electrical Safety Inspector Certification Program.