Teach workers in any role how electricity flows, how to spot shock and fire hazards, and how to respond safely when an electrical accident happens.
Electrical hazards injure and kill workers every year, and many of the victims are not electricians. Anyone who plugs in tools, works near power lines or relies on extension cords can be exposed. This course is for construction crews, plant workers, office staff and anyone else who works around electricity. The program starts with the basics: voltage, current, resistance, and how conductors, insulators and grounding affect safety. Illustrations show how a circuit works and how the human body can become part of one. It then explains how shock affects the body, the hazards of power lines and working at height, and how high and low voltage differ. Viewers learn why low voltage can cause a "freezing" effect that prolongs contact, along with basic emergency response and electrical fire concerns. The final section covers how to spot and reduce unsafe equipment, unsafe environments and unsafe work practices. The video runs about 16 minutes in English, with Spanish, French and nine other caption languages. It supports OSHA electrical safety training under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S.
Basic electrical safety training is for everyone who uses electrical equipment, not just electricians. Construction workers, maintenance staff, machine operators and office employees all face shock and fire risks. Workers who are not qualified electricians especially need to recognize hazards and know when to stop and get help.
OSHA's general industry electrical rules are in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S. Section 1910.332 sets training requirements for employees exposed to electrical hazards, and 1910.333 covers safe work practices. Construction falls under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K. Many employers also follow NFPA 70E, the consensus standard for electrical safety.
Most electrical accidents at work trace back to three causes: faulty equipment or installations, hazardous surroundings, and unsafe work practices. Examples include damaged cords, missing ground pins, wet locations and working on live circuits. Removing any one of these factors sharply lowers the chance of shock or fire.
Yes, low voltage electricity can kill. Ordinary 120-volt circuits can cause a freezing effect, where muscles contract and the victim cannot let go of the energized object. The longer the contact lasts, the worse the injury. High voltage can also arc across a gap, so direct contact isn't required.
If a coworker is being electrocuted, do not touch them until the power is off. Shut off the source at the breaker or disconnect, then call 911. Begin CPR if you are trained and the person is not breathing. The 16-minute video is in English with Spanish, French and other closed captions.
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