MCCCD Program Description

Electrical Standards Low Voltage (OSX961)

Course: OSH210

First Term: 2010 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Electrical hazards of low voltage installations and special equipment. Application of appropriate occupational safety and health standards regarding control hazards and safety and health work practices. Electrical standards include 29 CFR 1910, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) general industry regulations, and OSHA construction regulations from 29 CFR 1926.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate the most common hazards associated with electrical systems. (I, V) 2. Identify and interpret applicable OSHA and NFPA 70E standards and requirements for electrical installations and hazardous locations. (II, III) 3. Recommend abatement methods for these hazards and violations of these standards. (II, III) 4. Develop an electrical safety program specific to industry that includes the OSHA electrical and NFPA standards. (III, IV) 5. Develop and present work practices and training that effectively presents OSHA electrical and NFPA standards. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Electricity A. Pre-Test Review Electrical Fundamentals B. Introduction to Current, Voltage, and Resistance C. Introduction to Ampacity, Impedance, and Basic Circuits D. Electrical Effects on the Human Body & Investigative Approach II. Introduction to OSHA Standards A. Overview of OSHA Standards B. OSHA Personal Protective Equipment C. OSHA 1910.147 LOTO III. OSHA Subpart S. Introduction A. 1910.301 - Introduction B. 1910.302 Electrical Utilization Systems C. 1910.303 General Requirements D. 1910.304 Wiring Design and Protection E. 1910.305 - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment for General Use III. OSHA Subpart S. Special Installations, Work Practices, and Standards A. 1910.306 - Specific Purpose Equipment and Installations B. 1910.307 - Hazardous (classified) locations C. 1910.332 - Training D. 1910.333 Selection and Use of Work Practices E. 1910.334 Use of Equipment F. 1910.335 Safeguards for Personnel Protection G. Introduction to NFPA 70 E IV. Course Review and Final Project A. Course Review B. Final Exam C. Final Project

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/22/2010

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