Course Description
What You'll Learn
- Understand how electricity works and the principles behind it
- Identify common electrical hazards found in the laboratory
- Apply safe work practices when using electrically powered equipment
- Use grounding correctly to reduce the risk of electrical shock
- Handle electrical equipment safely around flammables to prevent fire and explosions
- Respond appropriately to electrical emergencies
Key Takeaways
- Modern laboratories rely on a vast array of electrically powered equipment, making electrical safety essential.
- Working safely with electricity requires understanding how electricity works, awareness of common electrical hazards, and knowing how to use electricity safely.
- Proper grounding and safe work practices help reduce the potential for electrical shock.
- Using electrical equipment carefully around flammables helps reduce the potential for fire and explosions.
- Knowing how to deal with electrical emergencies is part of working safely with laboratory equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for employees who work with electrically powered equipment in laboratories and need to understand how to use electricity safely.
What does this course cover?
It covers how electricity works, grounding, safe work practices, electrical equipment and flammables, and dealing with electrical emergencies.
What hazards does the course address?
It addresses common electrical hazards and how to reduce the potential for accidents involving electrical shock, fire, and explosions.
What skills will I gain?
Skills include electrical safety, electrical equipment use, electrical safety testing, laboratory safety, and electrical safety in the workplace (NFPA 70e).
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons: Introduction, How Electricity Works, Grounding, Safe Work Practices, Electrical Equipment and Flammables, Dealing with Electrical Emergencies, and a Review.
