OSHA 3095: Electrical Standards

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Overview

OSHA 3095: Electrical Standards

Course Description

Learn the ins and outs of electrical installations and other related equipment. You’ll understand how to control electrical hazards using OSHA standards along with the National Electrical Code. You’ll also get to participate in an electrical lab. Notice: Attendees of this course should also attend EST 7005P - NFPE 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. This course is designed for people who handle electrical equipment and need to know OSHA standards for controlling electrical hazards.

Course Content

ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS

OSHA FINAL RULE

WIRING METHODS AND DESIGN

INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

STATIC ELECTRICITY

LIGHTING PROTECTION

WIRING DESIGN AND PROTECTION

ELECTRICAL STANDARDS

FLEXIBLE CORDS AND CABLES

METER SAFETY AND METER PRINCIPLES

DIELECTRIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

NEC REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRIC SAFETY WORK PRACTICES

TEMP WIRING

GROUNDING AND GENERATORS

EQUIPMENT GROUNDING

SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

Requirements & Materials
Important Information

Although enrollment in online OSHA numbered courses is restricted to students in OSHA's Region IV (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee), individuals who have an established relationship with Georgia Tech (have previously taken courses at Georgia Tech OTIEC), are not prohibited from registering for OSHA numbered online courses if they reside outside of OSHA's Region IV.

Materials

Required

  • Photo identification (present at check-in)

Suggested - Optional

  • NFPA 70, National Electrical Code textbook
  • Laptop to view NEC
  • Safety glasses and hearing protection, if you have access to your own PPE

Session Details

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for people who handle electrical equipment and need to know OSHA standards for controlling electrical hazards.

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What You Will Learn

  • Fundamentals of electrical systems, requirements for portable and fixed equipment, plus grounding requirements
  • Over-current protection, ground fault circuit interrupters, safety-related practices, and dielectric protective equipment
  • Single-and three-phase systems, temporary wiring, portable generators, and branch circuits
  • NFPA 70E standard for electrical safety
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How You Will Benefit

  • Spot electrical hazards, understand which OSHA standards apply and how to correct the danger.
  • Understand how to use electrical test equipment.
  • Learn how electrical current affects the human body with regard to voltage, current, and duration of exposure.
  • Be aware of OSHA’s electrical standards and how they connect with the National Electrical Code.
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