Certified Electrical Safety Technician, Construction (EST) - Construction
Our Certified Electrical Safety Technician certification covers:
- Hazards of Contact With Electricity
- Properties of Electricity
- Electrical Shock
- Burns Caused by Electricity
- Recognizing Hazards
- Evaluating Hazards
- And much more!
- Course Outline
Certification:
Electrical Safety Technician
Course Objectives:
This course provides an understanding of the principles of electricity and the electrical hazards common to business and industry. It examines the common electrical injuries to employees and how to prevent them. You will learn how to recognize, evaluate, and control electrical hazards. The course covers regulatory compliance and safe work practices.
Learning Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand the physical and health hazards associated with electricity, identify and explain electrical protective devices, understand electrical theory and terminology, understand and apply electrical design requirements.
Optional Credits:
The estimated time required to complete the course is 24 hours, but can be done at the student's own pace. The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive certification. You have three opportunities to pass the exam.
Two (2) CEUs are offered through the University of North Carolina at Wilmington for this course. If you are interested in receiving CEU s for this course, upon successful completion of the exam please either download the form and instructions here or the obtain form and instructions from a Member Services Representative by calling 800-922-2219.
Recertification:
All NASP certifications require refresher training once every three years. The certifications should be refreshed before their expiration date. Click here for more details.
Click on the link below to register for:
Electrical Safety Technician (EST)
Electrical Safety Technician Course Outline
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Hazards of Contact With Electricity
- Electrocution
- Electrical Shock
- Burns
- Falls
- Death
- Respiratory Paralysis
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Muscular Contractions
- Blood Vessel Clotting
- Nerve Damage
- Bone Fractures
- Internal Bleeding
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Properties of Electricity
- Voltage
- Amperage
- Resistance
- Conductor
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Electrical Shock
- Amount
- Duration
- Path
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Burns Caused by Electricity
- Electrical Burns
- Arc Burns
- Thermal Contact Burns
- Electrical Fires
- Recognizing Hazards
- Evaluating Hazards
- Controlling Hazards
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Common Hazards
- Inadequate Wiring
- Exposed Electrical Parts
- Defective Insulation
- Improper Grounding
- Overloads
- Improper PPE
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Preventive Means and Devices
- Circuit Breaker
- Fuse
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Wet Conditions Hazards
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI)
- Arc-fault Circuit Breaker
- Ground Circuits and Equipment
- Grounding Rod in the Earth
- Grounding-type Receptacle
- Bonding
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Creating a Safe Work Environment
- Lockout and Tagout
- Hazards of Fixed Wiring
- Hazards of Flexible Wiring
- Extension Cords
- Isolating Energized Components
- Safe Work Practices
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Power Cords and Extensions
- Connectors
- Tools Inspections
- Double-insulated Tools
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PPE and Safe Clothing
- Safety Glasses
- Proper Clothing
- Contain and Secure Loose Hair
- Foot Protection
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Head Protection
- Proper Hard Hat Classification
- Hearing Protectors
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OSHA Standards
- Subpart S
- Subpart J
- Subpart R
- Subpart K
- Subpart V
- National Electrical Code
- ANSI
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Batteries
- Battery Charging
-
Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program
- Program Management Guidelines
