Managing Electrical Hazards

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation that provides portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries.

MODULES

1. Managing Electrical Hazards (2024 NFPA 70E® Update) (26501-24)

New and updated features of this title

Content revisions

• REVISED: All content has been realigned with the 2024 NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. This ensures electricians can get the required training and be eligible for continuing education credit.
• REVISED: All content has been revised to reflect today’s approach to electrical work. By training in the latest procedures, technologies and best practices, trainees can be at the forefront of the electrical industry and increase their employability.
• NEW: Know the Code is a new feature calling out NEC and NFPA 70E code references. It helps streamline the way learners navigate references made throughout the curriculum.

Learning and teaching aids

• REVISED: A new design improves the visual appearance and readability. This update helps students more readily grasp concepts.
• REVISED: Trade terms are now defined in context, helping learners better absorb concepts as they go.
• UPDATED: Graphics have been updated throughout with beneficial information for an easier read.

Managing Electrical Hazards is a one-module training program focused on managing electrical hazards to maintain a safe workplace. The program meets the needs of electrical workers, who must retrain every three years in the updated version of NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

You’ll learn how to assess and eliminate shock, arc blast and arc flash hazards according to 70E standards. In addition, you’ll become familiar with industry requirements related to energized electrical work permits, safety procedures, approach boundaries and more.

The 6th Edition has been fully revised to align with the 2024 NFPA 70E standards. Along with revisions to text, graphics and photos, this edition features a new design improving visual appearance and readability.

Key features of this title

Practical application

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide students in performing technical procedures safely and efficiently.
• An introductory page lists the module objectives and relevant trade terms. It also includes performance tasks for applying new knowledge to real-world tasks.

Self-review

• Section review questions at the end of each section test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
• Review questions reinforce the knowledge students gain while measuring what they understand.

Learning aids

• Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real scenarios encountered on the job.
• Figures and tables illustrate important concepts and clarify complex instructions.