Electrical Safety Program Development - EHS Managers and Supervisors

Electrical Safety Program Development helps organizations create OSHA, NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 code-compliant safety plans that prevent arc flash, shock, and hazards. Our 6-hour course teaches how to design, implement, and maintain a workplace electrical safety culture that protects employees and assets.

What is Electrical Safety Program Development?

• Establishes OSHA and NFPA 70E-compliant electrical safety policies and procedures

• Identifies and mitigates arc flash, shock, and arc flash hazard risks

• Builds a proactive =safety culture through training and documentation

Our Electrical Safety Program Development for EHS Managers and Supervisors training course is specifically designed for EHS Managers, Safety Specialists, and Supervisors responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining electrical safety programs.

Developing and implementing an effective electrical safety program requires a strong focus on both prevention and protection. It includes defining safety-related work practices that minimize the risk of electrical shock and injury, while ensuring all personnel are trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment PPE. A well-structured approach establishes clear procedures for identifying hazards, performing risk assessments, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. By emphasizing continuous improvement and accountability, organizations can create safer work environments where employees understand how to apply safety practices with confidence and consistency.

Developing an electrical safety program requires a deep understanding of how to protect employees working with or near energized systems. A critical part of this process is conducting a thorough risk assessment of work practices to identify the risks associated with hazards in the workplace. By applying proven safety principles and implementing safe work practices to electrical work, organizations can significantly reduce the likelihood of an arc flash incident. A well-designed program ensures that all procedures align with the realities of the electrical systems in use and addresses both operational needs and worker protection through structured risk management strategies.

Unlike general power worker safety training that focuses on hazard awareness or PPE use, this course provides a step-by-step guide to writing, implementing, documenting, and updating a compliant Electrical Safety Program that meets the NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 safety standards.

Students will learn how to define safety program responsibilities, develop comprehensive documentation, create PPE and contractor management policies, and establish a system for ongoing audits and program improvement. Real-world templates, sample documents, and compliance checklists are included to help participants immediately apply the concepts in their organizations.

This course is an ideal companion to our Electrical Safety for EHS Managers and Supervisors course.

Course Themes

• Overview: What is an Electrical Safety Program and Why It Matters

• Core Program Elements under NFPA 70E/CSA Z462/OSHA

• Defining Roles: Management, Supervisor, Qualified and Unqualified Workers

• How to Write the Electrical Safety Program: Policies, Procedures, Permits

• PPE Program Development: Arc Flash and Shock Protection Requirements

• Contractor Safety Specifications: Prequalification and Site Responsibility

• Implementing the Program and Managing Changes

• Documentation Requirements and Sample Templates

• Audit Planning: Keeping Programs Current and Compliant

• Workshop: Draft Your Electrical Safety Program Outline

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand every mandatory component of an Electrical Safety Program.

• Learn how to draft policies and procedures that meet legal and best-practice standards.

• Gain access to real-world templates for immediate use.

• Know how to specify safety requirements for outside contractors.

• Understand the steps for auditing and improving an Electrical Safety Program.

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