Certified Electrical Safety Specialist (High Voltage) Course

Course Description

The High Voltage Electrical Safety course for Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution is an industrial training program designed to review OSHA-specific requirements for working near high voltage electrical systems. Participants will learn about their responsibilities, mandatory training requirements, and the definition of a “qualified” person.

The course also focuses on creating a safe work environment by providing a thorough understanding of electrical hazards. Attendees will gain practical knowledge of proper work practices and protection methods to minimize the risks associated with high-voltage electrical systems.

Learning Outcomes

• OSHA Introduction.
• Key national consensus standards.
• Standards development.
• Understanding Electrical Hazards.
• Electric shocks, arcs, and blasts.
• Fault current and potential difference.
• Electrical safety in industrial plants.
• 29 CFR 1910.269: Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
• 1910.269(a): Application.
• 1910.269(c): Job briefing.
• 1910.269(d): Hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.
• 1910.269(g): Personal protective equipment.
• 1910.269(i): Hand and portable power tools.
• 1910.269(j): Live-line tools.
• 1910.269(l): Working on or near exposed lines.
• 1910.269(n): Grounding for the protection of employees.
• 1910.269(p): Mechanical equipment.
• 1910.269(q): Overhead lines.
• 1910.269(t): Underground electrical installations.
• 1910.269(w): Special conditions.
• Electrical Safety Work Practices.
• Qualified person requirements.
• 1910.302-308 High voltage design and installation standards.
• 1910.332: Training.
• 1910.333: Selection and use of work practices.
• 1910.335: Safeguards for personnel protection.

Requirements

• none