Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  6-22-2010
OSH210  2012 Spring - 9999	LEC  3.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  3.0 Load  Occ
Electrical Standards Low Voltage
Electrical hazards of low voltage installations and special equipment. Application of appropriate occupational safety and health standards regarding control hazards and safety and health work practices. Electrical standards include 29 CFR 1910, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) general industry regulations, and OSHA construction regulations from 29 CFR 1926. Prerequisites: OSH105, or GTC/FAC/OSH/MIT106, or OSH110, or OSH111.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
OSH210  2012 Spring - 9999	Electrical Standards Low Voltage

 

1.         Evaluate the most common hazards associated with electrical systems. (I, V)

2.         Identify and interpret applicable OSHA and NFPA 70E standards and requirements for electrical installations and hazardous locations. (II, III)

3.         Recommend abatement methods for these hazards and violations of these standards. (II, III)

4.         Develop an electrical safety program specific to industry that includes the OSHA electrical and NFPA standards. (III, IV)

5.         Develop and present work practices and training that effectively presents OSHA electrical and NFPA standards. (IV)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
OSH210  2012 Spring - 9999	Electrical Standards Low Voltage

 

I.          Introduction to Electricity

            A.     Pre-Test Review Electrical Fundamentals

            B.     Introduction to Current, Voltage, and Resistance

            C.     Introduction to Ampacity, Impedance, and Basic Circuits

            D.     Electrical Effects on the Human Body & Investigative Approach

II.         Introduction to OSHA Standards

            A.     Overview of OSHA Standards

            B.     OSHA Personal Protective Equipment

            C.     OSHA 1910.147 LOTO

III.       OSHA Subpart S. Introduction

            A.     1910.301 - Introduction

            B.     1910.302 Electrical Utilization Systems

            C.     1910.303 General Requirements

            D.     1910.304 Wiring Design and Protection

            E.      1910.305 - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment for General Use

III.       OSHA Subpart S. Special Installations, Work Practices, and Standards

            A.     1910.306 - Specific Purpose Equipment and Installations

            B.     1910.307 - Hazardous (classified) locations

            C.     1910.332 - Training

            D.     1910.333 Selection and Use of Work Practices

            E.      1910.334 Use of Equipment

            F.      1910.335 Safeguards for Personnel Protection

            G.     Introduction to NFPA 70 E

IV.       Course Review and Final Project

            A.     Course Review

            B.     Final Exam

            C.     Final Project