Electrical Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Earn your Electrical Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment certificate upon successful completion of this course

ELECTRICAL HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

This online Electrical Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment course focuses on the aspects of hazard identification and risk assessment as outlined in Canadian Standards Association CSA Z462-12 Workplace Electrical Safety. The principles and procedures provided in this course are intended for workers who are exposed to hazards associated with the use of electricity.

This course will benefit all electrical workers including electricians, electrical technicians and technologists, electrical engineers, HVAC technicians, plant operations personnel, Occupational Health and Safety professionals, and all personnel involved in performing electrical switching operations.

Although this course is modelled after the Workplace Electrical Safety standard, the lessons and techniques used in this course can be applied to hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace for all tasks.

This course is sanctioned by the Engineering Institute of Canada and qualifies for continuing educations credits.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

 
The Engineering Institute of Canada encourages continued education for all engineers. They help do this by recognizing training providers that offer quality courses for professional development.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are one way the Engineering Institute of Canada helps to support professional development. CEUs are recognized by the engineering community at large as providing clear evidence of continued learning in the engineering field.

One CEU is defined as “ten hours of participation in a continuing education program organised in compliance with prescribed Standards under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction”.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Responsibilities and regulations associated with the hazard identification and risk assessment process
  • Hazards associated with the use of electricity
  • Initial risk estimation
  • Parameters used in risk assessment
  • Risk reduction strategies
  • Risk evaluation
  • Risk reduction verification and the audit process

Universally Compatible

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

Continuing Education Credits

This course is sanctioned by the Engineering Institute of Canada and qualifies for continuing educations credits.

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 60 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.