Overview

Can your understanding of electrical safety ever be too thorough? ELECTRICAL SAFETY is an introductory text written for the novice student in an easy to understand manner. Electrical hazards that are associated with working around electricity and the precautions that must be taken for safety are covered to give the reader a general introduction to potential hazards. Filled with photographs and line art and, this text covers construction safety topics through the eyes of an electrical worker to make you aware of potential hazards that may be encountered on the job such as electric shock and arcing incidents. The text also covers in detail personal safety, tools and equipment safety, hazardous working environments and safety organizations standards for organizations such as OSHA and NFPA 70E, making this text the perfect choice for beginner electricians. The instructor’s resource CD which contains the PDF of the instructor’s manual, PowerPoint slides and a test bank make it the ideal choice for instructors. 

Features

• Written in a manner that is easy to understand by people new to the electrical industry.
• Looks at construction safety through the eyes of an electrical worker.
• Discusses electrical shock and arcing incidents in detail.
• Covers general construction safety topics in addition to electrical safety topics.
• Uses color photographs to promote quick comprehension and easier application of the subject matter.
• Stresses the importance of OSHA and NFPA 70E as well as safety programs.