ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD
RECOGNITION AND CONTROL

2005 NEC Code Definition - Qualified Person:

"One who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety related training on the hazards involved."

OSHA and NFPA 70E use similar definitions.

Dealing with high energy and high voltage systems exposes workers to unique hazards and requires use of special equipment, work practices, and personal protective equipment.

This eight-hour training course is presented at your facility and incorporates some site-specific equipment/systems. We recently completed training more than 1000 Journeymen Electricians, Engineers, Plant Managers, Power Plant Operators, Operating Engineers, and Safety Professionals at General Motors, Sunoco, Philadelphia International Airport , Dominion, Southco (PA & NJ), Union Electric Contracting Co. and Drexel University .

Information obtained from the NEC, NESC, OSHA, IEEE, NFPA 70E, DOE, INPO, ANSI, ASTM, UL, and numerous equipment manufacturers is incorporated in the training program. The training material is also based on my thirty years successful experience acquired at a major electric utility, more than ninety root cause analyses I personally conducted, and working with attorneys representing electrical injuries and damage litigation in seven states.

Immediate Benefits - trained personnel will learn to:

• recognize and control hazards - SAVE LIVES!
• prevent damage to equipment
• comply with specific codes, standards, NFPA 70E and OSHA regulations
• avoid costly business interruptions
• select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

The course promotes self-accountability, helps workers understand the physical and legal consequences of accidents on the job, protects workers and employers, and could save lives!