EH&S Environmental Health & Safety Introduction15 minCompliance tier
Electrical Hazards for Unqualified Employees
Recognize and avoid electrical hazards in the workplace
What you'll be able to do
•Recognize electrical hazards like damaged cords, exposed conductors, and wet conditions before they cause harm
•Keep a safe distance from energized equipment and overhead power lines as an unqualified worker
•Describe how shock and arc flash injure the body and why even low voltage can be dangerous
•Use GFCIs, proper cords, and lockout awareness to avoid contact with live circuits
Who it's for
Employees who are not qualified electrical workers but work near electrical equipment, cords, and outlets, such as maintenance helpers, operators, and general labor.
What changes on the job
•Workers stop using damaged cords and report them instead
•Unqualified staff stay clear of tasks that require a qualified electrician
•Increased use of GFCIs and correct cords in wet or outdoor work
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No. It is specifically for unqualified employees. It teaches you to recognize and avoid hazards and to know when a qualified person is required, not to perform electrical work.
How long is it?
About 15 minutes, self-paced, part of the ehs track included with a Thrive membership.
Who most needs this?
Anyone who works around electrical equipment but is not trained as an electrician, including operators, maintenance helpers, and general labor.