Working Safely with Electricity

The first lesson forms the foundation for the other lessons in Electrical Safety Library. The lesson explains safe work habits and basic safety rules that should be used when working around electricity. The importance of safely using circuits, the dangers of static electricity and the methods used to control it, is discussed. The use of fire extinguishers and how to identify the correct type of fire extinguisher to use on an electrical fire is also presented.

Electrical Circuits and Supplies

The second lesson explains the relationship between voltage, current and resistance. It also demonstrates the correct method for selecting, inspecting, and handling extension cords and portable electric hand tools, and the purpose of ground fault interrupters is explained.

Electrical Shock

The third lesson describes the effects electrical current has on the human body. Proper methods of removing a victim from an energized circuit are discussed. Who is “qualified” to perform a particular task and alerting techniques are introduced.

Electrical Person Protective

The fourth lesson defines personal protective equipment. The need for various alerting techniques, barriers, and attendants, and their roles is discussed, as well as the importance of following safe work habits. In addition, the lesson reinforces the requirements for being “qualified” for a particular task introduced in lesson 3, Electrical Shock.

Protective Gloves and Sleeves

The fifth lesson discusses the types and classes of protective gloves and sleeves used when working around electricity. The lesson identifies the proper practices for inspecting, repairing, wearing, and maintaining gloves and sleeves.

Eye and Face Protection

The sixth lesson explains the importance of eye and face protection, as well as the proper practices for its inspections, care, and wear.

Protective Helmets

The seventh lesson explains the protection provided by helmets, and the proper methods of inspection, wearing, and maintaining a helmet.

General Protective Equipment

The eighth lesson presents information about safeguards, other than Personal Protective Equipment worn on the body, used when working with or around electricity. Inspection, repair, and care of general protective equipment, and proper use of this equipment are presented.