AdvanceOnline Solutions, Inc training

Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to such dangers as electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires, and explosions. To handle electricity safely, it is necessary to understand how it acts, how it can be directed, what hazards it presents, and how these hazards can be controlled. This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety for construction workers with little or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards.

This course teaches employees the OSHA standard for workplace safety regarding fire in the construction industry. Topics include general information about fire and the OSHA requirements for fire prevention and protection. The different types of portable fire extinguishers are described, including the advantages and disadvantages of each type.