Safety Training Course

Laboratory Safety: Electrical Safety

Make workplace requirements clearer. Get a practical overview of discuss frequent electrical risks and hazards in a laboratory environment in Laboratory Safety: Electrical Safety.

Length:
19m
Language(s):
EN, FR, SP
Year Produced:
2024

Laboratory Safety: Electrical Safety

Designed for day-to-day use, Laboratory Safety: Electrical Safety explains the topic in a clear and actionable way. Key outcomes include the ability to describe discuss frequent electrical risks and hazards in a laboratory environment, describe lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental energization, and describe discuss PPE and how to properly select, use, and maintain it. The material also helps learners describe explaining grounding and bonding for reducing electrical shocks and fires. Practical examples connect the subject to routine tasks, expected procedures, and decisions employees may need to make on the job. Learners finish with a clearer understanding of what to look for, how to respond, and when to raise a concern or seek additional guidance.

Course Overview

  • Describe discuss frequent electrical risks and hazards in a laboratory environment
  • Describe lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental energization
  • Describe discuss PPE and how to properly select, use, and maintain it
  • Describe explaining grounding and bonding for reducing electrical shocks and fires
  • Describe discuss relevant electrical safety standards and regulations
Objectives:
Describe discuss frequent electrical risks and hazards in a laboratory environment
Describe lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental energization
Describe discuss PPE and how to properly select, use, and maintain it
Describe explaining grounding and bonding for reducing electrical shocks and fires

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FAQs

Which harmful levels of electrical current that can lead to injury and electrocution are covered?

Learners are taught that according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), serious shock and fire hazards inherent in electrical equipment usually operate at 50 Milliamps and above.

What should I do in case of an electrical shock or fire in the lab?

Call 911 immediately. If someone needs to be removed from an electrical source, the safest approach is to turn off the power source, including by switching off the circuit breaker.

What is a PAT Test?

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) describes the process of inspecting electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe for use.

At what frequency are expected to electrical equipment in the lab be inspected?

Learners are taught that visually inspect all electrical cords monthly, especially in any laboratory where flooding can take place.

What is electrical isolation, and why is it important in a laboratory environment?

Electrical isolation involves enclosing power supplies to prevent any accidental contact with live circuits. In all experimental setups, including temporary ones, appropriate barriers or enclosures are expected to be used to protect against unintentional contact with electrical components.

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