Introduction
Many healthcare workers deal with electrical hazards on a consistent basis, which includes a possible electrocution or electric shock or contact with electrical hazards.
This course takes a closer look at the OSHA Standards and provides possible solutions to help keep you safe from electrical hazards in the healthcare industry.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Discuss the recognized hazards for electrical equipment. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Describe defective insulation hazards. |
| LO 1.1.3 | List personal protective equipment that can be used to address electrical hazards. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Identify appropriate work practices that help control electrical hazards. |
| LO 1.1.5 | Discuss why employers should use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's). |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)