Electrical Safety in Research Environments

2 hours

This course is a general awareness training course for research personnel on general electrical safety. It is intended for both new and experienced personnel. It is not an arc flash training course.

  1. Introduction
  2. General Safety Precautions
  3. GFCI Requirements, Testing, and Use
  4. Grounding
  5. Ignition Source Concerns
  6. Cords, Temporary Wiring and Plug Strips
  7. Preventing Shocks and Electrocution
  8. Arc Flash Overview
  9. Storage
  10. High Voltage Laboratory Equipment Safety
  11. Mandatory Clearances
  12. References
  13. Q&A