Shocks and Arc Flash

This Interactive course on Shocks and Arc Flash contains information about safe work practices, protective equipment, and programs that can help keep employees safe when they’re working with or around electricity. On the job, electricity can be a tremendous help… lighting our work areas and powering our tools. But it can also be dangerous. It’s important for any workers who may encounter electric shock or arc flash hazards to understand how these events occur, as well as how to avoid them. Areas covered in the course include what “electric shock” is and how to avoid it, what “arc flash” is, electrical Safety Programs, PPE and labeling, creating an Electrically Safe Work Condition, safe work practices that can be used to avoid arc flash situations, and more.

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Topics covered in these products include:

  • Explain what electric shock is and how to avoid it in your workplace
  • Describe what arc flash is and the impact it can have on your workplace and the people in it
  • Use safety programs, safe practices and PPE to help protect yourself from shock and arc flash
  • List the types of information that are found on electrical equipment labels
  • Establish an Electrically Safe Work Condition
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Associated Industries: Construction Environments, General Training, Industrial Environments.
Associated Topic Titles: Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Welding Safety.


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