Electrical Safety for Non-Electrical Solar Safety Professionals
Safety Training
The rapid expansion of solar energy presents new challenges and risks for safety professionals overseeing photovoltaic (PV) generating stations. Understanding the fundamentals of electricity and PV system safety is crucial to preventing workplace accidents.
This comprehensive course is designed specifically for Solar Safety Professionals who need to accurately assess the safety of work performed in PV generating stations. The course provides essential knowledge on electrical hazards, PV system functionality, and safe work practices to mitigate risks in solar energy environments.
At the completion of the course, students will be able to recognize and address potential hazards, ensuring safer work conditions for themselves and others.
Course Details
This course provides Solar Safety Professionals with essential electrical safety knowledge needed to assess and mitigate risks in PV generating stations. The training covers fundamental electrical principles, system functionality, potential hazards, and task-based safety practices to enhance workplace safety.
What it is
In-depth training on electrical safety principles and risk assessment for Solar Safety Professionals.
Who it's for
Safety professionals overseeing work in photovoltaic (PV) generating stations.
Why you need it
Ensures a solid understanding of electrical hazards, PV system risks, and compliance with safety best practices.
Available languages
English
Duration
8 hours
Reviews
I have taken a similar class with another company and it was not as informative as this one. thank you for the time you people take to ensure the safety of the electrical community of workers again, thank you.
Jason
At a Glance
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Learning Outcomes:
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Understand basic electrical concepts, including volts, amps, insulators, conductors, circuits, and resistance.
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Apply Ohm’s Law and the relationship between volts, ohms, and resistance.
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Differentiate between direct and alternating current and their applications in PV systems.
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Explain how voltage increases in series connections and current increases in parallel connections.
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Identify key PV system components, including solar panels, wiring, combiner boxes, and inverters, and their functions.
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Recognize how electricity is generated when solar modules are exposed to light and the amount of electricity each module produces.
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Identify safety features such as finger-safe connectors, isolation points, and grounding designed to reduce risk.
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Recognize locations in a PV system with the highest safety risks.
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Understand what an arc flash is, circumstances that increase its risk, and where arc flashes are most likely to occur in a PV system.
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Identify risks associated with common PV construction tasks and match appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices to each task.
This course provides Solar Safety Professionals with the necessary knowledge to oversee PV system work safely and effectively, minimizing the risks associated with electrical hazards in solar energy environments.