Course Objectives:

This course provides an understanding of the principles of electricity and the electrical hazards common to business and industry. It examines the common electrical injuries to employees and how to prevent them. You will learn how to recognize, evaluate, and control electrical hazards. The course covers regulatory compliance and safe work practices. It includes a thorough review of NFPA 70E requirements. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 16 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course.

Our Electrical Safety Specialist certificate covers:

• Hazards of Contact With Electricity
• Properties of Electricity
• Electrical Shock
• Burns Caused by Electricity
• Recognizing and Evaluating Hazards
• NFPA 70E Hazards
• Arc Flash and Blast
• Minimum Approach Distances
• Labeling
• Equipment
• PPE

Online Exams:

The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.

Recertification:

A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $150.