Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites - a PDH Online Course for Engineers, Architects and Surveyors

Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites

Course Outline

This 2-hour course is intended to help employers and employees responsible for electrical equipment provide protection against 120 Volt electrical hazard on construction sites- the most common being ground fault electrical shock- through the use of GFCIs or through the assured equipment grounding conductor program.

The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Department of Labor- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), publication number 3007 1998 revision, Ground Fault Protection on Construction Sites.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of the course the student will be familiar with the:

The need for an OSHA electrical standard for construction;
Hazards created by use of flexible cords;
What is a GFCI?
What are some other ways to prevent electrical injury?
How can employers protect their workers?
What is the assured equipment grounding conductor program?
What other help OSHA can provide? and
1. Safety and health program management guidelines
2. State programs
3. Consultation services
4. Voluntary protection programs
5. Training and education
6. Electronic information
7. Emergencies
Equipment grounding conductor program.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for employees and employers responsible for the design and implementation of safety programs on construction sites.

Benefit to Attendees

This course is intended for use in the design and implementation of electrical safety procedures on construction sites.

Course Introduction

A frequent hazard created on construction sites is when cords, cord connectors, receptacles and cord-and plug connected equipment are improperly used and maintained.

Also, when a cord connector is wet, hazardous leakage can occur to the equipment grounding conductor and to humans who pick up that connector if they also provide a path to ground. Such leakage is not limited to the face of the connector but also develops at any wet portion of it.

This course provides information and procedures in reducing the number of injuries and accidents from electrical hazards. Protection against electrical hazards is provided either through the use of GFCIs or through the assured equipment grounding conductor program.

Course Content

This course contains information for protection against 120 Volt electrical hazard on construction sites- the most common being ground fault electrical shock- through the use of GFCIs or through the assured equipment grounding conductor program. You are required to study OSHA 3007 revision 1998 of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites (PDF 100KB)

(For an electronic copy of OSHA 3007 go to http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3007.pdf)

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Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites

Table of Contents

Why Does OSHA Have an Electrical Standard for Construction?
What is a GFCI?
What are Some Other Ways to Prevent Electrical Injury?
How Can Employers Protect Their Workers?
What is the Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program?
What Other Help can OSHA Provide?
Equipment Grounding Conductor program
Appendix-29CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Subpart K (Partial)
Related OSHA Publications
States with Approved Plans
OSHA Consultation Project Directory
OSHA Area Offices
OSHA Regional Offices

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center 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 architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.