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Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites
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 Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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The electrical hazards associated with flexible cords
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How GFCI's operate and the protection they provide
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Protection against electrical hazards provided by
insulation and grounding
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The requirements of OSHA's assured equipment grounding
conductor program
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Overview of OSHA's ground-fault protection rules and
regulations.
Course
Click on the following PDF attachment and review the document prior to taking
a quiz for credit. The quiz will focus only on pages 1 thru 7 of OSHA 3007,
"Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites".
OSHA 3007,
"Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites" (100 KB)
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