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I. Common Electrical System Materials, Parts, and Components
A. Wire types and gauges
B. Conduit types, sizes, and connectors
C. Distribution, control, and junction boxes
D. Miscellaneous parts needed to form safe connections
E. Grounding and bonding components
II. Proper Electrical Connections
A. The importance of proper torqueing of parts
B. Proper installation and removal of threaded parts
C. Crimping connections
III. Non-Powered Hand Tools
A. Selection of appropriate tool type for intended use
B. Safe use of hand tools
IV. Battery-Powered Tools
A. Appropriate use of drills, impact drivers, reciprocating saws, and portable lights
B. Safe operations including personal and property protection
C. Proper tool use techniques
D. Proper storage and charging of batteries
V. Customer Property Protection and Service Skills
VI. Workplace Safety
A. Introduction to OSHA
1. Standards
2. Requirements
3. Recordkeeping and reporting
4. Worker's rights and responsibilities
5. Employer's rights and responsibilities
6. Workplace inspections
7. Sources of assistance for information, standards, consultation and emergencies
8. OSHA website information and resources
B. Bloodborne Pathogens
1. Common bloodborne pathogen exposures
2. Workers who are at risk
3. Exposure control plan
4. Universal precautions
5. Engineering and work practice controls
6. Personal protective equipment
7. Housekeeping standards
8. Regulated waste
9. Laundry handling
10. Hepatitis B vaccination requirements
11. What to do if an exposure occurs
12. Biohazard warning labels
13. Medical recordkeeping requirements
C. Electrical
1. Electrical terminology
2. Electrical shock, electrical burns, and falls
3. Hazards
4. Protective measures
D. Safe Means of Escape
1. Exit routes
2. Emergency action plans
3. Fire prevention plan
4. Fire protection
E. Flammable and Combustible Liquids
1. Primary hazards
2. Classes
3. Safe handling and storage
F. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
1. Protecting employees from workplace hazards
2. Engineering controls
3. Work practice controls
4. Hazard assessment
5. PPE examples for eye protection, hearing protection, foot and hand protection, face
protection, and body protection
6. Establishing a PPE program
G. Hazard Communication (HazCom)
1. Purpose of OSHA's hazard communication standard
2. Employer responsibilities
3. HazCom program requirements
4. Material Safety Data Sheets
H. Safety and Health Programs
1. Benefits
2. Major elements of effective programs
3. Management commitment and employee involvement
4. Policy and goals
I. Machine Guarding
1. Main causes of machine accidents
2. Requirements for safeguards
3. Types of machine guards
4. Situations that warrant machine guarding
J. Walking/Working Surfaces
1. Terminology
2. General requirements for hazard avoidance
3. OSHA standards
The above Topics and Scope apply to both lecture and lab course components in an integrated format.