Workplace Safety
Electrical Safety for Unqualified Construction Workers (Spanish)
Course description
This session provides information about electrical hazards in the construction industry and best safety practices for “unqualified persons” who may use common portable electrical tools but who are not familiar with the construction and operation of more complex electrical equipment and the hazards involved. “Unqualified” means that you are not specifically trained and authorized to work on or near energized electrical equipment and wiring. This session will teach you how important it is to work safely with electrical tools and around exposed, energized electrical equipment.
Course Duration: 21 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Identify the hazards of electricity
- Avoid common electrical hazard exposures on construction sites
- Follow safe work practices to avoid electrical hazards
- Respond appropriately to incidents involving electrical hazards