Electricity is so widely used that it is easy to forget how dangerous it can be. Inadequate safety precautions while dealing with electricity may lead to a fatal electrical shock. Therefore, it is very important that all workers and employers understand electrical hazards and how to deal with them.

This is a two hour course.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Describe what electricity is and how it works,
• List some electrical hazards,
• Understand where to find provincial safety legislation and rules for working around electrical equipment,
• Describe the effects of electrical hazards on the human body,
• Define some basic rules for using electrical equipment, and
• Describe ways to protect against electrical hazards.