Electrical Safety for Electrical Workers

You know that electricity can be dangerous. Electrical workers must be able to work safely where electrical hazards are or may be present. That’s not just an OSHA requirement; it’s common sense. This course teaches electrical workers, from apprentices up, the principles and practices of electrical safety that they’ll need to plan a job and work it while effectively managing the risks from electric shock and arc flash. Electrical safety concepts are explained in a way that allows the worker to understand not only what is required but how to recognize when additional work practices and PPE may be necessary.

Electrical Safety Fundamentals

This introductory course provides a clear understanding of basic electrical hazards and the safe work practices needed to prevent injury. Participants learn how electricity behaves, how shock and arc flash incidents occur, and how to recognize common risks found in typical facilities. The class also covers approach boundaries, basic PPE selection, hazard awareness, and safe interaction with electrical equipment for those who are not performing energized electrical work but may be exposed to it. The goal is to give employees the knowledge to identify danger, respect safe distances, and know when to involve qualified personnel.

Electrical Safety for Operators

Operators in industrial facilities often perform tasks involving electrical equipment when they may not be aware of the hazards present. Not understanding electrical shock and arc flash can place the operator at a serious disadvantage. Workers without electrical safety training may not recognize electrical hazards that can lead to personal injury, equipment damage, and lost time. This class will teach operators the electrical safety principles and practices they need in order to operate their equipment safely.

Electrical Safety for Safety Professionals

This course is designed for safety managers, supervisors, and EHS personnel responsible for overseeing electrical safety programs. Participants gain an understanding of electrical hazards, applicable OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements, and how to evaluate work practices for compliance and risk reduction. The training covers job planning, hazard assessments, incident prevention, and how to verify proper PPE selection and procedures are being followed in the field. The objective is to equip safety professionals with the knowledge needed to support workers, enforce safe practices, and strengthen the overall electrical safety culture within their organization.

Ground and Bonding Seminar

It has been estimated that more than 70 percent of all electrical problems in industrial, commercial and institutional power systems are due to poor bonding and grounding of electrical equipment. Without proper grounding and bonding, electrical and electronic equipment is subject catastrophic damage. Personal injury or death may also result. This electrical grounding and bonding class, based on the latest edition of Soares Grounding and Bonding, will give participants a comprehensive understanding of practical applications of proper grounding and bonding practices that will help you comply with the requirements of the National Electrical Code.

Operation and Maintenance Safety for Renewable Energy Sites

Employees in renewable energy companies need an understanding of collector system and substation safety principles and practices used while performing routine operation and maintenance or medium- and high-voltage equipment. Safety regulations and industry consensus standards as well as practical experience are used to familiarize both field and non-field employees with the principles and practices of substation and collector system operation and maintenance. Classroom discussions will be supplemented with field exercises that will reinforce understanding of the material and promote safe work practices.

Substation Maintenance Seminar

Maintenance is a vital component of your electrical safety program and the need to maintain equipment is a safe operating condition helps create a safe environment for workers while improving reliability and productivity. Industry consensus standards as well and practical application are used to familiarize both field and non-field employees with the principles and practices needed to maintain outdoor and indoor substations; this information may also be applied to non-substation electrical distribution equipment.

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