Electrical Safety for Qualified Personnel

Learning objectives:

  • Describe general safety hazards and precautions associated with electrical systems.
  • Describe electrical tool and equipment safety.
  • Define voltage level conventions for electrical systems.
  • Describe electrical lockout/tagout requirements.
  • Identify the requirements for working on energized equipment.
  • Given a scenario, describe the requirements associated with arc flash protection.
  • Explain the requirements for protective grounding.
  • Describe the electrical safety requirements associated with fuses.
  • Describe the electrical safety requirements associated with switchgear and circuit breakers.
  • Describe the electrical safety requirements for batteries and DC systems.