OSHA Electrical Safety Training (Construction)
Comprehensive online training covering federal OSHA electrical safety requirements for construction workers. Based on 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K, this course teaches hazard recognition, safe work practices, and regulatory requirements to help protect workers from electrical hazards on the job site.
- Unlimited exam retakes
- Mobile access
- Certificate of Completion available immediately online after successful completion
- Group / business enrollment available
Protect Yourself from Electrical Hazards
Electricity kills more construction workers than any other single cause except falls. Every year, workers are electrocuted by overhead power lines, faulty temporary wiring, and unprotected electrical equipment. This course teaches you to recognize electrical hazards before they injure you, understand the protections OSHA requires, and follow the safe work practices that keep you alive on the job.
Based on 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K, this training covers the federal OSHA electrical safety requirements that apply to construction work.
Recognizing Construction Electrical Hazards
Identify the electrical dangers on construction sites—from temporary power systems to overhead lines—before you start work.
GFCIs, Grounding, and Bonding
Understand how ground-fault circuit interrupters protect you, what an assured equipment grounding conductor program is, and why proper grounding and bonding are critical.
Safe Use of Cords, Tools, and Temporary Lighting
Learn the rules for selecting, inspecting, and taking electrical equipment out of service, plus special requirements for wet locations and temporary installations.
Overhead Lines, Underground Utilities, and Lockout/Tagging
Know the clearance distances you must maintain, when to call before you dig, and what lockout and tagging of circuits means for your safety.
Designed for Workers at Risk
This course is designed for construction workers who may be exposed to electrical hazards on the job site. Employers are required under 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) to train employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to their work.
Training Based on Federal OSHA Requirements
This online training is based on the federal OSHA electrical safety requirements for construction contained in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K. The course satisfies the employer's obligation under 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) to instruct employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to electrical hazards in construction work.
After completing this course, workers will understand the electrical hazards they may encounter on construction sites and the safe work practices required by OSHA to control or eliminate those hazards.
29 CFR 1926 Subpart K – Electrical
Federal OSHA standard governing electrical safety requirements for construction work, including installation safety, work practices, maintenance, and special equipment.
Online and Mobile Access
Complete the training at your own pace from any device. Start, stop, and resume anytime.
Unlimited Final Exam Retakes
Take the final assessment as many times as needed to demonstrate your understanding of the material.
Immediate Certificate of Completion
Download and print your Certificate of Completion instantly after successfully completing the course.
What Employers Must Still Provide
Completing this online course satisfies the training requirement under 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2). However, OSHA Subpart K imposes additional responsibilities on employers that go beyond worker training.
Employers must:
- Implement ground-fault protection: Use either ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) or establish and implement an assured equipment grounding conductor program (AEGCP) to protect employees on construction sites (29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)).
- Designate a competent person for AEGCP (if applicable): If the employer chooses to use an AEGCP instead of GFCIs, the employer must designate one or more competent persons to implement the program and must maintain a written description of the program at the job site.
- Ensure proper equipment grounding and bonding: All electrical systems, equipment, and non-current-carrying metal parts must be properly grounded and bonded in accordance with Subpart K requirements.
- Implement lockout/tagging procedures: Employers must ensure that circuits and equipment being worked on are properly deenergized, rendered inoperative, and tagged in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.417.
- Provide site-specific instruction: Workers must be instructed on the specific electrical hazards, equipment, and procedures applicable to the particular job site.
- Maintain and inspect electrical equipment: Employers must ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards and maintained in accordance with OSHA requirements.
This training provides the foundational knowledge employees need, but employers remain responsible for implementing the workplace protections, programs, and procedures required by 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K.
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Electrical hazards are one of the leading causes of death and serious injury on construction sites. This course gives you the knowledge you need to recognize those hazards and protect yourself.