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Electrical Hazards E-Course Promotes Electrical Safety in the Workplace
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Electricity is such a familiar part of everyday life that we can forget that it can be a serious hazard. Every year people get seriously injured and some even die from electricity hazards at work. Something as simple as replacing a burnt out or broken light bulb is a common cause of serious electrical injury. While there are more injuries in the manufacturing and construction industries, every workplace in every industry has some type of electrical risk.
Electrical Hazards, an e-learning course from CCOHS introduces the learner to the basics of electricity and electrical hazards in the workplace. The course teaches people how to be more aware of electricity at work and to recognize the many hazardous situations such as:
- Using power tools, extension cords or other powered equipment
- Working near electrical equipment or other installations
- Working near power lines
Electrical Hazards will be helpful to managers, supervisors and workers who may encounter electrical hazards in the workplace, but who are not formally qualified to work with electrical equipment. The material in the course applies to electrical safety in all workplaces including construction, manufacturing, utilities, retail, agricultural and office environments.
The following people may also find the course useful:
- Health and safety committee members
- Facilities managers
- Anyone who may need general awareness of electrical safety
This course is not suitable for workers who work directly with electrical equipment or installations, who must have specific training and qualifications.
Electrical Hazards also includes practical advice and tips that can make the workplaces electrically safe and help protect people from injuries.
The e-course takes about 60 minutes to complete. The course can be purchased for one user or, if four or more people are to be trained, a multi-user license will save you money. Special introductory pricing is available until December 1, 2005.
More information about the course is available on the CCOHS website.
October 2005
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