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Ground Fault Protection on Construction Sites
Course No. E-1002	Back to Electrical Courses
Credit: 1 PDH
Course Fee: $28.95
Edward P. Brunet, Jr., P.E.

Overview

The most common 120 volt electrical hazard on construction sites is ground fault shock Proper insulation and grounding and the use of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) can greatly reduce the risk of injuries and accidents from electrical hazards.

In this course, the student will review OSHA 3007, "Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites". This publication outlines OSHA's requirements for GFCI's and for assured equipment grounding conductor programs contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (29CFR Part 1926). This course is relevant to business owners, engineers, managers, foreman and any other personnel associated with construction site work where portable tools and other equipment requiring flexible cords are used.

The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.

 

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The electrical hazards associated with flexible cords
• How GFCI's operate and the protection they provide
• Protection against electrical hazards provided by insulation and grounding
• The requirements of OSHA's assured equipment grounding conductor program
• Overview of OSHA's ground-fault protection rules and regulations.

 

Course

Click on the following link to the PDF document to review the course material before taking the quiz for credit.

OSHA 3007, "Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites"

 

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