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Certification
Certified Electrical Safety Worker (CESW)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Median earnings
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Cost
$499
Duration
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Completion
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The Certified Electrical Safety Worker (CESW) program is a way for electricians, electrical testing technicians, or other electrical personnel to display their education and experience in workplace safety requirements by passing a rigorous exam. Based on NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, the CESW certifies proficiency in core competencies that are typically required for training in the electrical industry.
Apply electrical safety terminology and qualification requirements to define worker roles and responsibilities under NFPA 70EIdentify electrical hazards including shock, arc flash, and arc blast conditions and their associated injury risksApply risk control methods including hazard elimination, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE to mitigate electrical hazardsDetermine nominal voltage and distinguish energized electrical conductors and circuit parts from other equipment componentsExecute emergency response procedures for electrical incident victims including release from contact and emergency notificationConduct job briefings and implement employer electrical safety program requirements prior to electrical work activitiesEstablish electrically safe work conditions by identifying all electrical supply sources, interrupting supply, and verifying de-energizationInterpret single-line diagrams to identify power sources, disconnecting means, and load-break versus non-load-break switching devicesApply lockout/tagout devices and procedures including simple and complex LOTO in accordance with employer program requirementsInstall temporary protective grounding equipment in compliance with NFPA 70E Article 120.3 requirementsJustify energized electrical work and determine energized electrical work permit requirements including applicable exemptionsSelect, inspect, and verify test instruments and portable electric equipment appropriate for the electrical work environmentApply alerting techniques including signs, tags, barricades, attendants, and look-alike equipment identification during electrical workPerform shock risk assessments identifying limited, restricted, and prohibited approach boundaries for exposed energized conductorsPerform arc flash risk assessments evaluating incident energy, clearing time, fault current, working distance, and arc flash boundarySelect PPE for electrical hazards including arc-rated garments, voltage-rated gloves, face and eye protection, and hearing protection based on risk assessment findingsInspect, test, and maintain PPE in accordance with care, storage, and rating requirements for voltage and arc protectionSelect insulated tools, ladders, and other protective equipment while anticipating equipment failure during electrical work activities