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Be sure to visit our entire course library. You’ll find these ASHRAE Package titles:

· Fundamentals to HVAC Systems

· Air Conditioning System Design Manual

· Fundamentals Standard 62.1: Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

· Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems

· Fundamentals of Standard 90.1 for Architects

· Advanced Energy Design for Small Retail Buildings

· Sustainable Buildings and High Performance Systems Design (Greenguide)

· Introduction to Digital Controls for HVAC

· Refrigeration Equipment

· Fundamentals of Refrigeration

Safety for the HVAC Technician – Electrical Safety

Safety for the HVAC Technician – Electrical Safety
overview of 2.0 Hour Course
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This module explains the electric hazards, their effect on human body and precautions related to such hazards.

Upon the completion you will be able to:

1. Explain how electric currents pass through the body.
2. Describe the types of injuries caused due to electrical shocks.
3. List the factors that affect the resistance around the body.
4. Describe the factors that determine the extent of injury caused due to electric currents.
5. Identify the different forms of burn injuries that can be caused due to electricity.
6. List the precautions for HVACR technicians when working with “hot” lines.
7. Identify electrical hazards related to: o fuses and circuit breakers o overhead wires o exposed wiring o overloaded circuits o improper grounding o wet conditions
8. Describe what a GFCI is and how it operates.
9. Explain the proper use of PPE when working on or near electrical equipment.
10. Describe the three potential electrical hazards for which the NFPA recommends the use of PPE.
11. List the different hazard categories for electrical work defined by the NFPA 70E.
12. Explain how to choose the appropriate electrical meter.
13. Describe proper lockout/tagout methods.

Topic 1: Electrical Injuries

· The Human Body and Resistance to Electric Current

· Injuries Due to Electrical Shocks

· Electric Voltage and Injuries

Topic 2: How Electrical Shocks Happen

· The Body as Path of Least Resistance

· Check-Point Question: Resistance Offered by Body to the Current

Topic Summary Topic 3: Electrical Burns

· Burns from Direct Contact with Current

· Burns from High-Amperage Current

· Check-Point Question: Effect of Electric Current on Body

Topic Summary Topic 4: Electrical Hazards—Precautions and Identification

· Precautions for Working with “Hot” Lines

· Two Conditions for Receiving an Electric Shock

· Fuses and Circuit Breakers

· Overhead Wires

· Exposed Wiring

· Check-Point Question: Do’s and Don’ts while Working with “Hot” Lines

· What Causes Overloaded Circuits?

· How to Avoid Overloaded Circuits

· Need for Grounding Protection

· Grounding for Water and Gas Piping

· Wet Conditions

· Check-Point Question: Electric Shocks and Precautions

Topic Summary Topic 5: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters

· What is a Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter?

· Types of GFCI

· Check-Point Question: Features of GFCI

Topic Summary Topic 6: Personal Protective Equipment

· Using PPE

· NFPA 70E

· Standard 70E: Use of PPE

· NFPA 70E Hazard Categories

· Check-Point Question: Three Potential Hazards

· Check-Point Question: Class of Risk and Examples

Topic Summary Topic 7: Meter Safety and Lockout/Tagout Procedures

· Selecting an Electrical Meter

· The Need for Lockout/Tagout Procedures

· How Lockout/Tagout Procedures Work

· OSHA Practices

· Lockout/Tagout Procedures

· More Safety Standards

· Disabling the Equipment

· Safety First

· Check-Point Question: Steps in Lockout/Tagout Procedures

· Topic Summary

· Assessment

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Using PPE, NFPA 70E, Standard 70E: Use of PPE, NFPA 70E Hazard Categories How Lockout/Tagout Procedures Work, OSHA Practices, Lockout/Tagout Procedures, More Safety Standards, Disabling the Equipment, Safety First

Boiler Repair Online Course Package

Industrial Skills Library | Safety Library

Boiler Repair Package
6.0 Hours Cost: $65.00

Courses in this Package Include:

1. 273-01 Boiler Tube Repair

2. 273-02 Inspecting the Fireside of a Boiler I

3. 273-03 Inspecting the Fireside of a Boiler II

4. 273-04 Inspecting the Waterside of a Boiler

5. 273-05 Inspecting a Boiler’s Exterior

6. 273-06 Waterside Cleaning of a Boiler

Boiler Tube Repair:

Upon completion of this lesson, you’ll be able to describe different types of tube assemblies which may need repair in a boiler. You’ll be able to list common causes of these leaks and procedures for repairing the tube and tube assemblies.

Inspecting the Fireside of a Boiler I:

Upon completion of this lesson you’ll be able to explain some specific items to look for when doing a fireside inspection on the watertubes of a large watertube boiler.

For further descriptions of the courses included in the Boiler Repair Package, please visit our Industrial Skills/Safety Course Campus to get started by clicking HERE.

Personal Protective Equipment Online course

Safety for the HVAC Technician – Personal Protective Equipment

Safety for the HVAC Technician – PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 2.0 hours
Contractor CE Courses – Visit our Website for this course and other great Online learning

This module explains the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA standards.

“OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels.” –OSHA.gov PPE

Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Define hazard assessment.

2. Identify basic hazards on the work site.

3. Identify other potential hazards on the work site.

4. Explain the need for eye and face protection at the work site.

5. Identify appropriate eye and face protection for different types of hazards.

6. Identify the different categories of respirators.

7. Explain how the different respirators can be used effectively.

8. Describe the different classes of head protection.

9. Describe the different types of hearing protection available.

10. Describe the different gloves available as hand protection.

11. Explain the types of footwear appropriate for different work conditions.

12. Describe the different types of hazards for which you would need protective clothing.

13. Describe the appropriate use of fall protection.

Topic 1: Hazard Assessment

• Potential Hazards on the Job Site

Topic 2: Eye and Face Protection

• The Need for Eye and Face Protection
• Eye and Face PPE for Different Hazards
• Protection Against Radiant Energy
• The Three “Rights” of PPE

Topic 3: Respiratory Protection

• Categories of Respirators
• Supplied-Air Respirators
• Effective Use of Respirators

Topic 4: Head and Hearing Protection

• The Need for a Hard Hat
• Industrial Class Hard Hats
• Hard Hat Maintenance
• Check-Point Question: Types of Hats
• Decibel Levels and Hearing Loss
• Types of Hearing Protection
• Noise Reduction Ratings

Topic 5: Hand and Foot Protection

• Various Types of Hand Protection
• Types of Foot Protection

Topic 6: Protective Clothing and Fall Protection

• Protective Clothing for Potential Hazards
• When is Fall Protection Required?
• Personal Fall Protection

This course is 2.0 Hours Cost: $60.00

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