Progress of our online training courses
Autonomous and at your own pace
Each participant in our trainings can follow the training at their own pace, i.e. that he can, at any time before completing it, review the educational capsules as long as he has to, and leave the training platform and pick up where he left off.
Formation failed
In the event of a first failure of the training, each participant is entitled to follow it again; following a 2nd failure, he must be re-registered for training.
Participant allocation
When purchasing a participation in our training courses, you will obtain access codes for the training courses.
In the case of a "User" account, access will be automatically assigned to your account.
For a "Company" account, you will have to assign the codes manually in the management menu provided for this purpose.
Language change
This training is also available in French.
Therefore, even if you purchase the training in English, you will be able to switch to the French version.
You can change the language of this training only before it begins.
Description of the training
Electrical Safety for Unqualified Individuals training based on CSA Z462
This course is designed to raise awareness of electrical risks for workers who are not qualified to perform electrical tasks but who may work near electrical installations or equipment. The training follows best practices from the CSA Z462 standard and emphasizes safe behavior, proper equipment use, and maintaining a safe distance from electrical hazards.
What You’ll Learn
- The difference between electric shock and arc flash.
- Best practices when using or unplugging electrical equipment and extension cords.
- How to recognize signs of damaged or unsafe equipment.
- How to assess surrounding hazards and apply minimum safe approach distances.
- What to do when an abnormal situation occurs (e.g., tripped breaker).
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between the risks of electric shocks and arc flashes.
- Operate disconnecting devices safely using the one-hand rule.
- Inspect electrical cords and equipment before each use.
- Maintain proper clearance from live equipment and overhead power lines.
- Follow proper procedures when electrical problems occur (e.g., equipment damage, circuit breaker trips).
- Recognize when to contact a qualified electrician.
Training details
The pass mark is 70 %
A participant who successfully completes the training receives a certificate of competence valid for 3 years (automatically generated and sent to the email address associated with the purchase)
Training course plan
Introduction
- Who this course is for: unqualified individuals working near electrical hazards
- Training format and safety context
- Legal obligation to provide awareness training to unqualified personnel
Chapter 1 – Distinction Between Electric Shock and Arc Flash
- Electric shock: causes, symptoms (burns, cardiac arrest), direct and indirect contact
- Arc flash: explosion, burns, eye and hearing damage, causes
- Injury comparison and risk overview
- Animation to visualize effects and consequences
Chapter 2 – Use of Electrical Equipment
- How to safely disconnect electrical devices:
- Follow the one-hand rule
- Stand to the side of the disconnect switch
- Look away from the device while operating it
- Step-by-step demonstration with safe vs. unsafe procedures
- Safe use of extension cords:
- Don’t use as permanent solutions
- Don’t coil while plugged in
- Never cut the grounding prong
- Visual inspections required before every use (CSA Z462 section 4.3.7.2)
Chapter 3 – Condition of the Equipment
- Six CSA Z462 criteria for “normal” equipment:
- Properly installed
- Maintained regularly
- Used as per manufacturer's instructions
- Securely closed
- All covers in place
- No visible defects
- Handling defective equipment and power outages:
- Contact a qualified electrician
- Wait for problem resolution before continuing work
Chapter 4 – Safety of the Surroundings
- Storage of flammable materials away from electrical equipment
- Safe distance from overhead power lines:
- 3 meters for 30V–72.5kV (CSA Z462, section 4.3.9.5)
- Approach boundaries:
- Limited approach (e.g., 1 meter): can be crossed with PPE and supervision
- Restricted approach (e.g., 0.3 meters): only for qualified workers with arc-rated PPE
- Importance of visual cues and respecting boundaries at all times
Conclusion
- Key takeaways:
- Understand arc flash vs. electric shock
- Use disconnects correctly
- Inspect cords and plugs before use
- Respect 3-meter distance for overhead lines
- Unqualified individuals must always defer to trained electricians
Progress of our online training courses
Autonomous and at your own pace
Each participant in our trainings can follow the training at their own pace, i.e. that he can, at any time before completing it, review the educational capsules as long as he has to, and leave the training platform and pick up where he left off.
Formation failed
In the event of a first failure of the training, each participant is entitled to follow it again; following a 2nd failure, he must be re-registered for training.
Participant allocation
When purchasing a participation in our training, the individual in charge of the order can assign it to himself, assign it to one of the employees linked to his account or to an existing account (at using the username or email address linked to it), or request the sending of access codes.