OSHA Electrical Safety Training provides an overview of OSHA regulations governing electrical safety in general industry workplaces, including 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and related standards.
Why OSHA Electrical Safety Training Matters
Participants learn how to identify, control, and prevent electrical hazards, apply NFPA 70E safe-work practices, select appropriate PPE, and maintain compliance with federal electrical safety requirements.
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Ensures compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
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Covers arc flash awareness, shock protection, and PPE selection for industrial workplaces.
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Promotes safe electrical work practices for qualified and unqualified employees in industrial, commercial, and institutional settings.
Our 6-Hour instructor-led OSHA Electrical Safety Training course is crucial for ensuring workplace safety in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. Employers must follow OSHA standards to protect their employees from electrical hazards and must provide the necessary training, equipment, and PPE to comply with the regulations. By doing so, organizations help prevent accidents and injuries caused by electricity in the workplace.
The OSHA standard for electrical safety is the Electrical Standard (29 CFR 1910.302–308). It outlines the requirements for electrical installations, wiring methods, and equipment operating in general industry. This standard also includes safety-related work practices for employees who work with or near electrical equipment and establishes the minimum training requirements for employees exposed to electrical hazards.
OSHA electrical safety training encompasses instruction on electrical circuits, the effects of electric shock, and the safe use of electrical equipment. It also covers the selection and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety measures. Successful completion of this course ensures employees are aware of electrical hazards and understand how to protect themselves.
To comply with OSHA regulations, employers must provide electrical safety training tailored to the specific tasks and equipment their employees use. Training must be documented and periodically updated as conditions or regulations change. Employers must also ensure PPE is available, properly rated, and maintained.
Training will address power generation, overhead and underground lines and NESC applications.
You and your contractors must be updated with a seven-fold increase in OSHA’s penalty structure for violations and proposed revisions to allow harsher criminal negligence citations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S electrical safety requirements.
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Identify electrical hazards such as shock, arc flash, and arc blast.
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Apply NFPA 70E safe-work practices and approach boundaries.
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Select and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
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De-energize equipment and verify absence of voltage safely.
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Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures correctly.
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Distinguish between qualified and unqualified workers.
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Maintain OSHA-compliant training and documentation.
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Promote a strong culture of electrical safety awareness.
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