Electrocution Hazards Part II Employer Responsibilities

What is Electrocution Hazards Part II Employer Responsibilities?

Electrical hazards remain one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in construction, and preventing them requires more than worker awareness—it demands strong employer oversight and compliance. The Electrocution Hazards Part II: Employer Responsibilities course helps workers understand the OSHA regulations that require employers to provide safe equipment, control electrical risks, and protect crews from shocks, burns, and electrocution. Building on the foundational concepts covered in Part I, this module explains the systems, procedures, and safeguards employers must implement to keep jobsites electrically safe, reinforcing how shared responsibility creates safer work environments.

Course Overview

The Electrocution Hazards Part II: Employer Responsibilities course provides construction workers with a clear understanding of the OSHA regulations designed to protect them from electrical hazards on the jobsite. Building on the concepts introduced in Part I, this module focuses on the obligations construction employers have under federal law to safeguard employees from electrical shock, burns, and electrocution.

Learners explore OSHA standards addressing wiring, grounding, power line safety, tool use, and equipment protection. The course also explains how frequently electrical injuries occur on construction sites, why these hazards develop, and what proactive measures employers must implement to keep workers safe. By the end of the training, employees will understand how employer responsibilities—combined with safe work practices—can significantly reduce the risk of fatal or serious injury.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

Construction sites contain numerous sources of electrical danger, including overhead lines, temporary wiring, extension cords, power tools, and energized equipment. OSHA requires employers to provide training, implement safe systems of work, guard equipment, and ensure proper energy isolation. This course helps learners understand these requirements and the critical role employers play in preventing electrocution hazards.

COURSE TOPICS

Electricity, OSHA & Employee Safety

Overview of OSHA’s electrical safety standards
Employer duties under Subpart K and related regulations

Working Near Power Lines

Required clearances and safe equipment operation
How employers must assess and control overhead line hazards

Safe Practices for Tools & Cords

Proper use and maintenance of electrical tools
Employer obligations for inspections and safe wiring methods

Reducing Ground Fault Hazards

Grounding requirements and protective devices
Preventing shock hazards through proper system design

Energy Isolation & Equipment Guarding

Guarding energized parts and isolating hazardous energy
Protecting workers during servicing and maintenance tasks

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Employer responsibilities for LOTO programs
Ensuring employees can safely isolate and control energy sources

COURSE DURATION

This online Electrocution Hazards Part II course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Learners may pause and resume as needed.

PASS MARK

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion, learners may download and print a digital certificate of completion, confirming their understanding of employer electrical safety responsibilities.