Electrical Qualified Person

www.csem.com offers certification in training classes in Electrical Qualified Person
to meet the scope of training requirements contained in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.303 through OSHA 29 CFR 1910.308. Practices addressed in this course make employees familiar with the safety-related work practices required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331 through OSHA 29 CFR 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.Qualified persons (i.e. those permitted to work on or near exposed energized parts) shall, at a minimum, be trained in and familiar with the following:

The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment. The skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts, and the clearance distances specified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.333(c) and the corresponding voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed.
Additional requirements for unqualified persons who are not qualified persons shall also be trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331 through OSHA 29 CFR 1910.335 but which are necessary for their safety.

The training required by this section shall be of the classroom or on-the-job type. The degree of training provided shall be determined by the risk to the employee.

OUTLINE:

 The course presents the following topical areas:

The Qualified Worker Defining a qualified worker
Hazards associated with electricity
Avoiding Injury Safe distance
Hazards Electrical arcing
Fabrics to protect against burns
Flame-retardant fabrics
Protective Equipment Benefits of protective clothing
Class 0 electrical gloves
Leather protectors
Glove inspection
Glove storage
Head and foot protection
Additional Safety Measures De-energizing equipment
Zero Energy State
Testing the volt meter
Installing and removing grounding conductors