May 23, 2019 – Making a mistake while working on a high-energy electrical system can cause serious injury to anyone who fails to take the right safety precautions. In anticipation of National Safety Month in June, Fluke is highlighting its safety content to create more awareness of its free online resources to improve workplace safety.
To help people better understand the risks inherent electrical systems and how to avoid making potentially dangerous mistakes, Fluke has created nearly 100 pieces of content on safety in the workplace. Core to the Fluke curriculum is the “ Electrical measurement safety online course .” This free, four-hour self-paced course covers:
- Why and how shock, electrocution, arc flash and arc blast present risks;
- Safe work practices and correct personal protective equipment (PPE);
- Test tool standards and ratings;
- Inspecting and testing your test equipment;
- Best practices for a safer environment;
- Practical tools and tips to extend your safety
- Implementing a test tool training program.
In addition to training, Fluke offers updates on new technology and tools as well as new and updated content to reflect last year’s changes to the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 70E Safety Standards, including:
- Top 10 Changes To 2018 NFPA 70E Safety Standards for Electricians
- 10 Most Common Electrical Safety Mistakes
- Fluke T6-1000 Electrical Tester Safety Questions and Answers
- Preparing safe test tools for real-world use
Fluke also offers live and on-demand webinars on a variety of topics, such as “Understanding earth grounding and measurement techniques,” “Using a multifunction tester to validate electrical installations,” and “Understanding measurements you can make with your DMM and clamp.”
