This course is for employees in general industry covered under 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S. This course does not cover electrical safety for construction and other industries.
This course also provides safe work practices from the consensus standard, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, that can help prevent arc flash incidents.
Compliance:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all affected persons who work near electrical equipment and are potentially exposed to arc flash, shock, and electrical hazards receive additional training on:
• Machine safety and machine guarding (29 CFR 1910 Subpart O);
• Basic electrical safety work practices (29 CFR 1910 Subpart S);
• Control of hazardous energy, also known as lockout/tagout (29 CFR 191.147);
• PPE (29 CFR 191.137); and
• Warning signs and labels (29 CFR 1910.145).
More than 2,000 people annually are treated in burn centers with severe arc flash injuries, and many of the victims report that failure to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), inappropriate use of tools, and working on live circuits contributed to their injuries.
This course provides information about arc flash and shock hazards and safe work practices for “unqualified” persons who work around but not directly on or near exposed, energized electrical equipment or parts.
By the end of the course, unqualified persons will be able to identify the hazards and risks of arc flash, implement safe work practices, recognize appropriate PPE, and respond to an arc flash incident.
Más de 2000 personas son atendidas anualmente en centros de quemados con lesiones graves por arco eléctrico, y muchas de las víctimas informan que la falta de uso del equipo de protección personal (EPP) adecuado, el uso inadecuado de herramientas y el trabajo en circuitos con corriente contribuyeron a sus lesiones.
Este curso proporciona información sobre los peligros del arco eléctrico y las descargas eléctricas, así como prácticas de trabajo seguras para personas no cualificadas que trabajan cerca de equipos o piezas eléctricas expuestas y energizadas, pero no directamente sobre ellos o cerca de ellos.
Al finalizar el curso, las personas no cualificadas podrán identificar los peligros y riesgos del arco eléctrico, implementar prácticas de trabajo seguras, reconocer el EPP adecuado y responder ante un incidente de arco eléctrico.
Even facilities with good relationships with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and good compliance histories may get inspected. Although you may not be able to avoid the “knock on the door,” you can avoid being caught in an enforcement trap if you know what to expect and make sure you’re prepared to deal effectively with an EPA inspection. It’s critical for you to do everything possible to prepare for and be responsive during all the stages of the inspection process. Your actions may largely determine the impact of the inspection on your business and whether the EPA will pursue an enforcement action. The main objective of this session is to prepare you for EPA inspections at your facility.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time. Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to MSD risk factors at work. Fortunately, work-related MSDs can be prevented. By understanding basic ergonomic principles and applying them to your job, you can minimize MSD risk factors, avoid strains on your body, and reduce your risk of injury.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time. Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to MSD risk factors at work. Fortunately, work-related MSDs can be prevented. By understanding basic ergonomic principles and applying them to your job, you can minimize MSD risk factors, avoid strains on your body, and reduce your risk of injury.
Según la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA), los trastornos musculoesqueléticos laborales (TME) se encuentran entre las causas más frecuentes de pérdida o restricción del tiempo de trabajo. Los trabajadores de diversas industrias y ocupaciones pueden estar expuestos a factores de riesgo de TME en el trabajo. Afortunadamente, los TME relacionados con el trabajo se pueden prevenir. Al comprender los principios básicos de la ergonomía y aplicarlos en su trabajo, puede minimizar los factores de riesgo de TME, evitar tensiones corporales y reducir el riesgo de lesiones.
