Online Electrical Safety Training for General Industry Workers
Learn how to recognize and avoid electrical hazards on the job. This online course covers the electrical safety-related work practices required by federal OSHA for employees in general industry workplaces who face a risk of electric shock or other electrical hazards.
- Unlimited exam retakes
- Mobile access
- Certificate of Completion available immediately online after successful completion
- Group / business enrollment available
Know the Hazards Before You Work
Electrical safety training under 29 CFR 1910.332 applies to employees who face a risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by electrical installation requirements. Whether you work on electrical equipment, near exposed energized parts, or in environments where electrical hazards exist, understanding how electricity behaves—and how to protect yourself—can save your life.
This online course teaches the electrical safety-related work practices required by OSHA's general industry electrical standards. You'll learn how to recognize common electrical hazards, when and how to de-energize equipment safely, how grounding and GFCIs protect you, and the safe work practices that prevent shock, burns, and arc flash injuries.
Understand Electrical Hazards
Learn how electric current travels through your body, what voltages pose serious risks, and how water, metal, and damaged equipment create deadly conditions.
De-Energize Equipment Using Lockout/Tagout
Master the step-by-step process for shutting down electrical equipment, locking and tagging power sources, verifying zero energy, and restoring power safely after maintenance.
Apply Grounding and GFCI Protection
Discover why grounding saves lives, how three-prong plugs work, what a GFCI does, and where ground-fault circuit interrupters are required by OSHA.
Follow Safe Work Practices
Inspect cords and tools before use, maintain safe distances from overhead power lines, use insulated tools correctly, and recognize when only qualified persons may perform certain tasks.
Designed for General Industry Workers Exposed to Electrical Hazards
OSHA's training requirement applies to employees in occupations that face a risk of electric shock and to other employees who may reasonably be expected to face a comparable risk of injury due to electric shock or other electrical hazards.
What the Regulation Requires
Under 29 CFR 1910.332, employees must be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by §§ 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments. This online course delivers that required training, covering the electrical safety-related work practices established in OSHA's general industry electrical safety standards.
The training must be of the classroom or on-the-job type, and the degree of training provided is determined by the risk to the employee. This course provides comprehensive knowledge training suitable for employees at various risk levels, from those working near electrical equipment to those performing electrical maintenance tasks.
Knowledge Training on Required Work Practices
Complete coverage of the electrical safety-related work practices in 29 CFR 1910.331–1910.335, including de-energization, lockout/tagout, safe distances, grounding, equipment inspection, and hazard recognition.
Online and Mobile Access
Train at your own pace from any device. The course is available online 24/7, allowing you to complete training when and where it fits your schedule.
Unlimited Exam Retakes
If you don't pass the final assessment on your first attempt, retake it as many times as needed at no additional cost.
Immediate Certificate of Completion
Receive your Certificate of Completion instantly online after successfully passing the final assessment—ready to print or save electronically.
Important: What Employers Must Still Provide
While this course delivers the knowledge training required under 1910.332, employees must also be trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by the standard but which are necessary for their safety in their specific workplace.
What This Online Course Provides
- Knowledge training on required work practices: Complete coverage of the electrical safety-related work practices in 29 CFR 1910.331–1910.335, including de-energization, lockout/tagout, safe distances, grounding, equipment inspection, and hazard recognition
- Online and mobile access: Train at your own pace from any device. The course is available online 24/7, allowing you to complete training when and where it fits your schedule
- Unlimited exam retakes: If you don't pass the final assessment on your first attempt, retake it as many times as needed at no additional cost
- Immediate Certificate of Completion: Receive your Certificate of Completion instantly online after successfully passing the final assessment—ready to print or save electronically
What the Employer Must Still Provide
- Workplace-specific instruction: Training employees on the specific electrical equipment, circuits, and hazards present in their facility
- Determining qualified person status: A "qualified person" under OSHA's definition is one who has received training in and has demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment and installations and the hazards involved. Employers must determine whether an employee has demonstrated the necessary skills and knowledge for the specific equipment and tasks they will perform
- Implementing written procedures: Establishing and maintaining written lockout/tagout and de-energization procedures as required by 1910.333(b)
- Providing appropriate PPE: Supplying electrical protective equipment such as insulated tools, rubber insulating gloves, and arc-rated clothing based on workplace hazards
- Ensuring employees are "familiar with" practices: Reinforcing training through workplace application, supervision, and verification that employees can apply the practices safely
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Electrical incidents cause serious injuries and fatalities every year in workplaces across the country. Training your workforce in OSHA's required electrical safety practices is both a regulatory obligation and a critical investment in worker safety. Questions? Contact our team for assistance with individual enrollment or group training options.