Print this pageDesign Safety Standards for Electrical Systems
Sean Guan, Ph.D.
Course Outline
1. Learning Objective
2. Course Introduction
3. Course Content
4. Course Summary
5. Related Links
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- learn the general requirements on the examination, installation, and use of electrical equipment, and
- be
familiar with the general requirements on:
a.
conductor splices;
b. arcing parts of electrical equipment;
b. marking of electrical;
c. identification of disconnecting means and circuits; and
d. working space about electrical equipment
Course Introduction
To handle electricity safely, it is necessary to follow the design safety standards in designing, using, and maintaining electrical equipment. These electrical standards help minimize potential hazards by specifying safety aspects in the design and use of electrical equipment and systems. This course is about the general requirements on the design standards for electrical systems. The information is not only essential to electrical engineers, but also valuable to all contractors and design professionals.
Course Content
The
purpose of this course is to provide information related to the design
safety standards for electrical systems. You
will be directed to the OSHA's website to study the following regulation:
OSHA
Regulation 1910.303: General Requirements-Design Safety Standards for Electrical
Systems,
The above publication discusses about the examination, installation, and use of electrical equipment as well as requirements on the conductor splices, arcing parts of electrical equipment, and marking of electrical equipment. It also provides design guidelines on the identification of disconnecting means and circuits, and access and working space around electrical equipment.
For
more information, you may refer to OSHA
Regulation 1910.301 for the general introduction to electrical safety standards,
OSHA Regulation 1910.302 for
the scope of the regulation and extent of application, and OSHA
Regulation 1910.399 for the definitions applicable to the regulation.
For information about controlling electrical hazards, you may refer to PDHonline
Course e101: Controlling Electrical Hazards,
which provides an overview of basic electrical safety for individuals with little
or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards.
Course Summary
The safety of electrical equipment is an important part of every safety and health program. Through this online course, licensed professionals and contractors can learn the general requirements on the design safety standards for electrical systems.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:
ESFI - Electrical Safety Foundation International
OSHA Technical Links - Electrical
OSHA
Regulation Links - Electrical
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Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.com or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
