HAZWOPER Safety: Electrical Safety Training Course
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This training discusses electrical safety issues and precautions specifically related to HAZWOPER in HAZMAT environments.
10 minutes |
SKU: AT125 |
Language(s): EN / ES / FR |
Produced 2024
SKU:
AT125
Language(s):
EN / ES / FR
Updated:
2024
Length
10 minutes
Training Objectives
Identify common electrical issues Identify common injuries related to electricity Describe concerns related to working with electricity in a HAZMAT location Understand the various HAZMAT classes identified by the NEC Describe precautions to be taken to prevent electrical issues
Course Overview
Electricity is everywhere and an important part of daily life and the workplace. However, electricity can also be dangerous, especially when used in an environment with hazardous materials (HAZMAT). In this training, you will learn the most common hazards related to electricity, common injuries that can happen, and how to prevent them.
The NEC divides HAZMAT locations into three classes that address the specific concerns electricity poses in each one. Class I areas include refineries, paint shops, and gasoline storage areas with airborne flammable gasses and vapors. Class II areas are those with airborne combustible particles. In Class III locations there are ignitable particles, but they are not airborne. Properly handling electricity and following steps to prevent arcs, fires, and contacting energized sources in these areas reduces the risk of shocks, burns, and falls and helps keep everyone safe.
In order to prevent these issues, certain steps should be followed. First, all electrical machinery should be properly grounded and equipment over 50 volts needs to be enclosed and clearly marked. In HAZMAT environments, additional precautions need to be taken. All HAZMAT locations should develop a written electrical safety plan with appropriate training for all employees and an electrical safety officer. The electrical safety officer is responsible for testing and understanding electrical equipment. Workers should also use personal protective equipment (PPE) to help mitigate the dangers of working with electricity. Some examples are eye protection, rubber gloves, and arc-related clothing.
This course will help you identify and respond to potential hazards associated with electricity in HAZMAT locations. You will learn the dangers of electricity, the injuries that can occur, and the steps involved to help keep everyone safe. All workers should be familiar with how to keep electricity safe in an environment with hazardous materials!
This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.
Compliance Standards & Regulations
This course references the standards and regulations listed below.
29 CFR 1910.307
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What are HAZWOPER and HAZMAT?
OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) provides guidance on the health and safety of workers during an emergency working with hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
What are ways to prevent electrical injuries in a HAZMAT location?
In addition to the general practices of grounding, enclosing high-voltage machinery, and disconnecting damaged equipment, workers in HAZMAT locations should follow additional precautions. These include developing a written electrical safety plan, training employees, and using appropriate PPE. All electrical equipment in HAZMAT environments should be regularly inspected and maintained.
What are the NEC HAZMAT class areas?
Class I is those areas that include airborne flammable gasses and vapors. Class II areas have airborne combustible dust and Class III areas include nonmetal combustible or ignitable fibers.
What are the most common injuries associated with electricity?
Shocks/Electrocution, burns, and falls.
What are the most common hazards associated with electrical energy?
Arcing, energized parts, and fire.
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