Cal/OSHA Electrical Safety
Online Training Certification Course
Title 8 CCR, Section 2299–2599 & 2700–2989
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This online certification course presents an overview of the State of California regulations for work around low-voltage and high-voltage electrical installations. The course covers the Cal/OSHA Electrical Safety Orders (ESOs) outlined in Title 8 of the Code of California Regulations; hazards of working near or around electricity; and employer and employee responsibilities for ensuring a safe workplace.
Working with electricity is almost unavoidable, and the hazards of electrical shock are well documented. Still, exposure to electricity remains a major hazard on the job. Depending on the amount of electrical current and the length of time the current is present in the body, electrical shock can result in injury or death. Anyone who works with electricity on the job needs to understand and follow applicable safety regulations.
This course is for:
In nearly every occupation, workers are exposed to electrical energy as they complete their job duties. Any employee exposed to hazardous electricity needs adequate electrical safety training. This electrical safety training online course meets these requirements.
Case Study: A team was installing electrical equipment at a food-processing plant. The equipment was energized while workers took measurements for the new installation. One worker was waiting to retrieve fish tape that was being threaded through new conduit. The tape contacted an activated bus bar, causing an arc flash. The worker received severe third-degree burns to his face and hands.
Key Takeaways: Always de-energize an area before working near or installing equipment. The victim was not wearing the proper PPE for the task at hand. Rather than wearing the recommended full-face shield, rubberized gloves, and flame-retardant outerwear, the victim was wearing only a pair of safety glasses.
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Governing Regulations
California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), more commonly known as Cal/OSHA, sets and enforces standards pertaining to electrical safety. Regulations regarding electrical training can be found in Title 8 of California's Code of Regulations (CCR) in Subchapter 5. These regulations are broken down further into Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders found in Subsections 2299-2599 and High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders found in Subsections 2700-2989.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Electrical Safety Regulations
- Electrical Safety Regulations
- Cal/OSHA Safety Orders
- NFPA 70E
- Key Terms
- The Importance of Electrical Safety
- Who Is At Risk for Electrical Accidents?
- General Employer Responsibilities
- Employee Responsibilities
- Electrical Hazards
- Effects of Electrical Current
- Electrical Shock Hazard
- Physical Reactions to Electrical Shock
- Fall Hazard
- Electrical Burn Hazard
- Arc Flash Hazard
- "People" Hazards
- Cal/OSHA Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
- Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders (ESO-LV)
- Who May Perform Electrical Work
- Work on Energized Equipment or Systems
- Making Connections
- Minimum Approach Distance
- Work on De-Energized Equipment or Systems
- Re-Energizing of Equipment or Systems
- Safety Precautions
- Safety Precautions (Fall Protection)
- New Protection Requirements for Flames and Electrical Arcs
- Working Space
- Hazard Assessment for Flames and Electrical Arcs
- PPE/Apparel for Flames and Electrical Arcs
- Exceptions Based on Arc Ratings
- Further Regulations Related to PPE for Flames and Arcs
- Electrical Installation Requirements
- Working Space
- Marking and Identification
- Grounding
- Branch Circuits and Receptacles
- Outlet Devices
- Outdoor Wiring and Services
- Overcurrent Protection and Circuit Breakers
- General and Temporary Wiring
- Open Wiring
- Cabinets, Boxes, and Fittings
- Switches and Switchboards
- Further ESO-LV Requirements
- Flexible Cords and Cables
- Motors and Disconnections
- Hazardous Locations
- Specialized Regulations
- Cal/OSHA High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
- General Regulations
- General Regulations - Testing or Determining Voltage
- Minimum Approach Distance
- Types of Insulation
- Tools and Protective Equipment
- Fall Protection
- Line Tools
- Testing Live Line Tools
- Hand Tools and Pneumatic Tools
- Service and Service Entrance Equipment
- Further ESO-HV Requirements
- Feeders and Branch Circuits
- Wiring
- Conduits
- Continuous Rigid Cable Supports
- Suspension of Cables
- Enclosures for Electrical Installations
- Conductors, De-energizing, and Clearance
- Other Elements of High-Voltage Installations
- Regulations for Special Situations and Locations
- Outdoor Wiring
- Working near Overhead Lines
- Work Around High-Voltage Lines
- Communication with Employees
- De-energizing Lines and Equipment
- Clearance Requirements
- Re-energizing Lines and Equipment
- Grounding
- Protective Grounding Equipment
- Connecting and Removing Grounds
- Specialized Regulations
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Exam
It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.
According to California OSHA, retraining must be provided when there is a change in working conditions or when the employer observes a need for employee re-education. This online certification meets these training requirements.
Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
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