Certified Electrical Safety Specialist (High Voltage) Course

Course Description

The High Voltage Electrical Safety course for Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution is an industrial training program designed to review OSHA-specific requirements for working near high voltage electrical systems. Participants will learn about their responsibilities, mandatory training requirements, and the definition of a “qualified” person.

The course also focuses on creating a safe work environment by providing a thorough understanding of electrical hazards. Attendees will gain practical knowledge of proper work practices and protection methods to minimize the risks associated with high-voltage electrical systems.

Learning Outcomes

OSHA Introduction.
Key national consensus standards.
Standards development.
Understanding Electrical Hazards.
Electric shocks, arcs, and blasts.
Fault current and potential difference.
Electrical safety in industrial plants.

29 CFR 1910.269: Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
1910.269(a): Application.
1910.269(c): Job briefing.
1910.269(d): Hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.
1910.269(g): Personal protective equipment.
1910.269(i): Hand and portable power tools.
1910.269(j): Live-line tools.
1910.269(l): Working on or near exposed lines.
1910.269(n): Grounding for the protection of employees.
1910.269(p): Mechanical equipment.
1910.269(q): Overhead lines.
1910.269(t): Underground electrical installations.
1910.269(w): Special conditions.

Electrical Safety Work Practices.
Qualified person requirements.
1910.302-308 High voltage design and installation standards.
1910.332: Training.
1910.333: Selection and use of work practices.
1910.335: Safeguards for personnel protection.

Requirements / Prerequisites

none

Target Audience

Construction Managers, Building Contractors, Safety Supervisors, Building Inspectors, Supervisors working on or who oversee employees working on 50V or greater equipment, Linemen and Utility workers, Training Managers, and Industrial Hygienists.