Description
Each year, electrical hazards are responsible for approximately 300 worker fatalities in the U.S.—a powerful reminder of the importance of safety training and established procedures in the workplace.
ClickSafety’s Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Awareness for Manufacturing course offers essential, introductory-level training for manufacturing employees. This interactive course equips participants with foundational knowledge on electrical safety and LOTO procedures, helping reduce the risk of injury or death on the job.
Course Topics Include:
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Electrical Basics: Key terms and an overview of common electrical hazards
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Accidents & Injuries: Causes, types, and real-world consequences
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Hazards Overview: Risks from inadequate wiring, overloading, grounding failures, and overhead lines
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Protective Measures: Devices and techniques for guarding live parts, grounding systems, and maintaining polarity
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Workplace Case Study: A fatal incident caused by reversed polarity and faulty equipment
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Circuit Protection Devices: Understanding fuses, breakers, and ground-fault interrupters
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Safe Equipment Use: Guidelines for cords, flexible conductors, covers, and canopies
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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): Energy control fundamentals and isolation methods
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Energy Control Programs: How to establish, implement, and inspect effective LOTO systems
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Knowledge Checks: Interactive assessments to reinforce learning
This course is vital for anyone working in environments where electrical systems pose a potential hazard and emphasizes the life-saving impact of informed, safety-focused behavior.
