Electrical Safety in Construction | Fortier Loss Control

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Electrical Safety in Construction

Price: $20.00
Delivery: On-Demand (Self-Paced)
Duration: 1 Hour
Language: English
Provider: Fortier Loss Control

Customer Support: Toll-Free 877-881-2235

Course Overview

The Electrical Safety in Construction course provides construction workers, supervisors, and safety personnel with the knowledge and skills to recognize, avoid, and control electrical hazards on the job site.

Electricity is one of the leading causes of construction fatalities, often due to contact with power lines, improper grounding, damaged tools, and unsafe work practices. This training follows OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K (Electrical) and related standards, teaching safe work procedures, hazard identification, lockout/tagout (LOTO) basics, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Who Should Take This Course

• Construction workers exposed to electrical hazards

• Site supervisors and crew leaders

• Electricians and electrical apprentices in construction

• Safety officers and compliance managers

• Contractors and subcontractors working with or near electrical systems

Topics Covered

• Overview of OSHA 1926 Subpart K (Electrical)

• Electrical hazard recognition and job hazard analysis

• Safe installation and operation of temporary wiring

• Use and maintenance of extension cords and portable tools

• Grounding and bonding principles

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) requirements

• Lockout/tagout basics for electrical systems

• Overhead and underground power line safety

• PPE for electrical work: gloves, insulating mats, face protection

• Emergency procedures for shocks, burns, and arc flashes

Course Format & Requirements

• Delivery: 100% online, mobile-friendly

• Assessment: Quizzes after each module; 70% minimum passing score required

• Attempts: Three failed attempts trigger course lockout; in-person completion required

• Completion: Instant Certificate of Completion via My Training page

Certification

• Certificate valid for one year unless otherwise required by employer or regulation

• Meets OSHA requirements for electrical safety awareness in construction; additional hands-on training may be required for qualified electrical workers

End-of-Course Instructions

• Pass all quizzes with 70% or higher

• Complete the end-of-course survey to finalize your record

• Access supplemental OSHA references and inspection checklists in the course “Materials” tab

Subject Matter Expert

Luis Quintanar — Bilingual OSHA Outreach Trainer (English/Spanish) with over 300 training certifications. Extensive field experience in electrical safety, hazard control, and OSHA compliance for construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, and general industry.

For trainer inquiries: outreach-trainer@fortierlosscontrol.com

Why Train with Fortier Loss Control

• OSHA-compliant electrical safety training for construction

• 100% online, self-paced learning

• Mobile-friendly platform for flexible access

• Immediate proof of completion

• Developed and taught by OSHA-authorized trainers

Enroll today to meet OSHA’s electrical safety training requirements for construction and protect yourself and your team from one of the industry’s most dangerous hazards.