Electrical Safety: 01. Basics for General Employees

Electrical Safety: 01. Basics for General Employees is designed to inform all employees about electrical safety rules. Electricity is an essential energy source in all work facilities so it’s important to understand how electricity works, possible hazards that can occur during use, and how to stay safe around electrical currents. Although you may not be working directly with electrical components, you do need to understand how exposure to electricity could affect you.

In this course, we discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) requirements for employees working with electrical components. You will learn about the seven basic safety rules that exist to safeguard employees from injury. Exposure to electricity can lead to shocks, burns, and even death. Spending a few minutes on this Electrical Safety course will help keep you safe, both on and off the job. After taking this course, downloadable materials are available for further review.