Electrical Safety (CAN)

What is Electrical Safety (CAN)?

Electrical hazards are present in nearly every workplace, from construction sites to industrial and maintenance environments. The Electrical Safety Training course equips workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize risks, follow safe work practices, and respond effectively during emergencies. Through interactive instruction, learners gain a solid understanding of equipment operation, hazard identification, and emergency procedures, ensuring they can work safely and confidently around electrical systems while meeting safety compliance requirements.

Course Overview

The Electrical Safety course provides workers with essential knowledge to recognize electrical hazards and apply safe work practices in the field. This online program satisfies the classroom portion of safety training requirements and prepares learners for safe operation in construction, maintenance, and industrial environments. Throughout the course, interactive quiz questions reinforce key concepts and help learners prepare for the final exam.

Upon completion, participants gain access to their test results, a downloadable certificate of completion, and an observation checklist. Employers can use this checklist to evaluate a worker’s ability to apply what they learned in real-world settings, ensuring that training translates into safe job performance.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

Electrical hazards exist in nearly every workplace, from energized equipment to improperly maintained tools. Understanding how to identify risk, follow safe operations, and respond during emergencies is essential for preventing injury. This course gives workers the foundational awareness they need to stay safe around electrical systems.

COURSE TOPICS

Introduction

Overview of electrical safety principles
Importance of safe work practices

General Construction Standard

Review of construction-related electrical requirements
Common hazards found on construction sites

Safe Operations

Learn safe handling and operation of electrical tools and equipment
Understand proper procedures for minimizing risk

Equipment

Review electrical equipment types and their safety features
Understand inspection and maintenance expectations

Hazards

Identify electrical hazards such as shock, arc risks, and faulty equipment
Understand environmental and operational risk factors

Emergency Care

Learn how to respond to electrical injuries
Understand immediate steps to take during an electrical emergency

Conclusion

Reinforcement of key safety practices and responsibilities

COURSE DURATION

This online Electrical Safety course takes approximately 120 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience.

PASS MARK

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants may take the training up to three times to achieve the required grade. Knowledge checks throughout reinforce learning and prepare students for the final assessment.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate of completion, along with a field-observation checklist for employer verification.