Basic Electrical Safety

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This online, interactive course provides an overview of many of the changes in the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E. Notable changes include a reorganization of Article 110, new allowances for clarifications for training, clarifications on who may use test equipment, lockout/tagout revisions, new tasks in the arc flash risk assessment, clarifications to the PPE requirements, new provisions for capacitors, updated calculations (IEE 1584), and a new Annex for capacitors.

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English

This is a two-part course which covers the 2020 NEC Changes. Part One covers the changes in Articles 242 and 250 of the National Electrical Code®. The new article 242 contains the requirements for overvoltage, or surge, protection. Article 250 covers the grounding and bonding of systems and equipment. Notable changes include the creation of Article 242 and deletion of Article 280 and 285, a new section addressing the bonding of equipment on the line side of the service, specific requirements for aluminum conductors, limiting the role of rebar in the grounding electrode system, fixing an error about the sizing of bonding jumpers, reducing the identification requirements for equipment ground conductors, and providing relief for the sizing of equipment grounding conductors in certain applications.

Part Two covers the changes in Articles 300, 310, 311, 312, and 314 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 300 contains general requirements for wiring methods. Article 310 covers conductors rated 2,000V and less. New Article 311 covers conductors rated more than 2,000V. Article 312 covers cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures. Article 314 covers outlet, device, pull, and junction boxes; conduit bodies; fittings; and handhole enclosures. Notable changes include clarifying which fittings may be concealed, harmonizing building code and electrical code rules for stair enclosures, a complete rewrite of Article 310, a new article 311, specific rules for cable trays and enclosures used together, and major changes for boxes in the ceilings of dwelling units.

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain why Articles 280 and 285 were combined into Article 242
• Describe the evolution of Article 250 since 2008
• Identify some of the system grounding configurations that are allowed in the NEC
• Explain why Article 310 was rewritten and explain the new requirements for Article 311
• List the requirements for conductors entering enclosures from a cable tray
• Discuss the rules for equipment in panelboard cabinets

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English

This is a two-part course which covers the 2020 NEC Changes. Part One covers the changes in the Chapter 3 wiring method articles of the NEC, namely Articles 320 through 392 (AC cable through cable trays). Notable changes include new rules for cables in thermal insulation, a new article (337) for Type P cable, clarifying the different types of service entrance cables, clarifying the rules for stainless steel raceways and fittings, and addressing cable trays that utilize flanged openings.

Part Two of this course covers the changes in Articles 404, 406, 408, and 410 of the National Electrical Code®. Articles 404 and 406 contain the requirements for switches and receptacles. Article 408 covers panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear. Article 410 covers luminaires, lampholders, and lamps. Notable changes include updating the rules for switches, including listing requirements, new prohibited locations for receptacles, expansion of tamper-resistant receptacle requirements, new marking requirements for panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear, and addressing the unique needs of horticultural lighting.

Learning Objectives

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

• Identify the proper securing and supporting requirements for cables
• Determine when table 310.15 C1 has to be used for ampacity adjustments
• Name the conductors allowed for direct burial, and Given a conduit and environment, select the appropriate fittings
• Describe the permitted use and ratings of switches
• State the requirements when replacing automatically controlled receptacles
• Recall the rules for receptacles under sinks
• Note the approved placement of receptacles in bathrooms
• List the rating of nonlocking receptacles that must be tamper resistant if installed in dormitory units
• List the locations requiring tamper resistant receptacles
• Recognize when panelboards must be field labeled
• Recall the circumstances in which recessed luminaires can be used to access junction boxes
• Locate the part of the code that covers horticultural lighting

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English

This is a two-part course which covers the 2020 NEC Changes. Part One of this course covers the changes in Articles 411, 422, 424, 430, 440, 445, 450 and 480 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 411 contains the requirements for low voltage lighting. Article 422 covers appliances. Article 424 covers fixed electric space-heating equipment. Article 430 covers motors and their controllers. Article 314 covers air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Article 445 contains the requirements for generators. Article 450 covers transformers. Article 480 covers storage batteries. Notable changes include expanding the GFCI requirements for specific appliances, addressing new overload protection options for certain motors, new listing requirements for generators, and added disconnecting means requirements for generators and batteries.

Part Two of this course covers the changes in Articles 700, 702, 706, 725, 770 and Chapter 8 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 700 contains the requirements for emergency systems. Article 701 covers optional standby systems. Article 706 covers energy storage systems. Article 725 covers Class 1, 2, and 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Chapter 8 covers communications systems. Notable changes include clarification of the requirements for transfer equipment, reduced requirements for unit equipment used for emergency lighting, several new requirements for energy storage systems, and the consolidation of several rules in Chapter 8.

Learning Objectives

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

• Discuss when an assembly of listed parts are allowed for low-voltage lighting.
• List the appliances that require GFCI protection if they’re rated 150 volts or less to ground and 60 amps or less.
• Recall the voltage threshold for appliances that require listing.
• Indicate when a thermostat can be used as a disconnecting means.
• Define electronically protected.
• Determine if a stationary generator should be listed or field labeled.
• Recall the requirements of emergency shutdown devices for generators and battery systems at dwelling units.
• Recall the rules for sizing and emergency generator.
• Identify the type of transfer switches that are not allowed for emergency systems.
• Recall the fire rating for a listed fire resistive cable system used in an emergency system.
• List the requirements of a DC micro grid if it’s used as a power source.
• List the new requirements for transfer equipment.
• Identify how and whom is to install and maintain energy storage systems.
• Define cable bundle in Article 725.
  Recall the requirements for determining the ampacity of class two and class three cables and
• Recognize the global changes that were made in chapter eight for communication circuits.

Duration: 0.05 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Electricity is an essential element of the workplace. It provides light, heat, motive power and communications, but it is also dangerous. The need to constantly maintain, repair and upgrade electrical equipment means that employees will sometimes be in close vicinity to electricity and therefore exposed to some risk. This interactive online course covers the dangers of an arc flash and the effects of different current flows on the body. It describes the importance of a lockout tagout program and the goal of the NFPA 70E standard.

Learning Objectives

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

• Describe the dangers of an arc flash
• Describe the goal of the NFPA 70E standard
• Describe the basics of a lockout tagout program
• Describe the effects of different current flows on the body

Duration: 0.53 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Spanish
Compatibility: Audio, Video

An arc flash is a release of energy that instantly superheats the air and any nearby components, causing an explosion. It’s a serious hazard when working on or near energized electrical equipment. OSHA requires that all employees understand the electrical hazards to which they are exposed. This course introduces the dangers of arc flash and presents common methods for preventing and protecting against those dangers, such as risk control hierarchy, safety boundaries, lockout/tagout, and PPE guidelines. It’s based primarily on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®,” which is the recognized industry resource in the United States for best electrical work practices.

Learning Objectives

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

• Define “arc flash”
• List the dangers of an arc flash
• Identify common factors that increase the likelihood of an arc flash occurring
• Describe risk assessment and control methods
• Describe the basis for determining an arc flash boundary
• Describe requirements for choosing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• List requirements for arc flash warning signs and labels
• List common lockout/tagout procedures

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Spark discussion with your team on effective ways to recognize, evaluate, and avoid electrical hazards. Topics covered include personal protective equipment related to electrical safety, OSHA requirements for working on equipment, and electrical injuries such as shocks, burns, electrocutions, and falls.

Learning Objectives

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

• Electrical hazards overview
• Electrical injuries including shocks, burns, electrocutions and falls
• Electrical fires
• Ground fault circuit interrupters
• Recognizing, evaluating, and controlling electrical hazards
• Personal protective equipment
• OSHA requirements for working on electrical equipment

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

Electrical appliances and machinery are found in virtually every home and workplace. While they are common and convenient, they can also be quite dangerous. Thousands of people are shocked every year. An average of 60 people die each year from electric shock from small appliances, power tools, and lighting equipment. Knowing how to reduce the risk of electric shock, as well as how to respond should an injury occur, is essential for everyone. 

Learning Objectives

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

• Describe electricity basics
• Define electric shock and other electrical hazards
• Identify safety precautions when working with electricity
• Identify variables affecting a person’s injuries from an electric shock
• Identify possible injuries and symptoms of electric shock
• Describe emergency rescue and care for an electric shock victim

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

NFPA 70E is the “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®.” It establishes safe practices for protecting workers from two major electrical dangers, electric shock and arc flash. This course provides an introduction to NFPA 70E and summarizes some of its important electrical safety guidelines, including information on safety program components, risk assessment, risk control hierarchy, safety boundaries and some requirements for electrical equipment and devices. It also introduces PPE categories and incident energy analysis methods for determining personal protective equipment requirements. 

Learning Objectives

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

• Describe why NFPA 70E was created
• Describe electric shock and arc flash
• Describe typical main components of an employer Electrical Safety Program
• Define “lockout/tagout”
• Identify safety boundaries around electrical equipment
• Describe requirements for choosing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Describe some requirements for electrical equipment and devices, including: condition, maintenance, and labeling

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

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. 

Learning Objectives

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

• Define approved electrical equipment
• Describe the listing and labeling process for electric equipment including the role of nationally recognized testing laboratories
• Describe the working space requirement
• Describe the requirements for guarding electrical equipment
• Define qualified person
• Identify violations of the general requirements
• Describe elements of an electrical safety program

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed electrical safety requirements to protect employees from hazards such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. The Electrical Wiring Methods standard (29 CFR 1910.305) is one of OSHA’s most frequently cited standards. This standard covers wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use. This course will address some of the frequently cited requirements and provide some examples to help clarify the standard.

Learning Objectives

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

• Differentiate between wire, cable, and cord
• Describe the correct and incorrect uses of flexible cords and cables
• Identify acceptable temporary wiring
• Identify some common violations
• Describe elements of an electrical safety program

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

The purpose of this course is to give participants a general understanding of basic principles of electricity and electrical safety. At the conclusion of this course, participants will have a basic understanding of various aspects of working safely around electrical equipment.

Learning Objectives

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

• Describe the basic electrical quantities of current, voltage, and resistance.
• State what an electrical shock is.
• Describe factors that affect the severity of an electrical shock.
• Describe the physical effects of current passing through the human body.
• Describe hazards associated with working near electrical equipment.
• Describe ways of providing protection to personnel from hazards associated with electricity.
• Describe how to safely give aid to an electrical shock victim.
• Describe how to safely respond to an electrical fire.

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Compatibility: Audio, Video

This course covers the principles of electrostatic discharge and the necessary precautions that should be taken to avoid damage to sensitive equipment.

Learning Objectives

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

• Indicate material susceptible to triboelectric charging.
• Explain how material characteristics affect static charge.
• Identify how ESD, or electrostatic discharge, causes immediate and latent damage.
• Explain why ESD damage occurs bi-directionally.
• Identify static control testing and preparation.