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Safety and Health Topics Electrical

Electrical

Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies. Others, such as office workers and sales people, work with electricity indirectly and may also be exposed to electrical hazards.

The following questions link to information relevant to electrical hazards in the workplace.

Standards What standards apply?
OSHA | National Consensus
Construction What information is available for the construction industry?
Alliances | eTools | Standards | Hazard Recognition | Possible Solutions | More
Hazard Recognition How can electrical hazards be recognized in the workplace?  
Possible Solutions What are some examples of possible solutions for electrical hazards?
Additional Information What additional information is available?
Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training | Other Resources

 

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The IEC Safety Director visits job sites to conduct thorough safety inspections, following a four-page OSHA compliance checklist.  We also provide on-site safety training.  Please contact us at 502-493-1590 or send us an email for more information.

This training also identifies additional specific OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance training that may be required in certain situations. Please be aware that this training will not, however, serve to fulfill any of the compliance training required by the above listed agencies.

LG&E Passport Training

 

All industrial workers employed by a certified contractor who will be working in or around E.ON facilities must complete the Passport safety training program on an annual basis. This program is designed to enlighten workers on the importance of safety and the hazards associated with working in power plant environments and transmission lines.

The Independent Electrical Contractors Association of Kentucky & Southern Indiana is a Certified External Provider of the Passport safety training for Transmission and Distribution. We offer this program by request where you can schedule our certified trainer to train groups of your employees at a time that is conducive to your needs. The training fee is $75 per attendee. This class is based on 8-10 employees. Contact the IEC of Kentucky & So. Indiana office for more information, 502-493-1590 or thatsafetyguy@iec-kyin.com.

Safety training topics include:

  • Electrical Safety
  • Personal Protection Equipment
  • Fall Protection
  • Hazard Communication
  • Confined Space
  • Competent Person Training
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Trenching and Excavation
  • Ladders and Scaffolds
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Forklift Training
 

 
  Common inspection items include:
  • Extension cords
  • Ladders, scaffolds, fall protection harnesses
  • Aerial lifts and booms
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Panelboards
  • Fall hazards
  • Fire protection
  • Power Tools
  • Temporary wiring
  • GFCI’s
  • Trenching
  • Housekeeping
  • Bloodborne Pathogens kits
  • First Aid kits