Electrical Safety Certification

ATMT Electrical Safety CertificationTM

training Schedule

Orange County, CA: January 31, 2011	San Jose, CA: February 25, 2011
Ontario, CA: February 1, 2011	Denver, CO: May 12, 2011
Houston, TX: February 10, 2011	San Diego, CA: May 19, 2011
Indianapolis, IN: February 10, 2011	Hartford, CT: May 26, 2011

price

$595.00

About the ATMT Electrical Safety Certification

OSHA Subpart S, 1910 and NFPA outline the requirements for “Qualified Persons”. OSHA states that only a “Qualified Person” is permitted to work on or near exposed energized parts and that a “Qualified Person” is “one who has received training in and has demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment and installations and the hazards involved.”

Establishing “Qualified Person” status is mandatory for all individuals exposed to the hazards of electrical energy who are employed at US company locations including wholly-owned facilities as well as affiliate and leased facilities where the company has responsibility for facility operations through an operating (or similar) agreement.

The ATMT Electrical Safety Certification TM certification from the nation’s leader in electrical safety training will provide you with the documentation you need to positively demonstrate your knowledge about core electrical safety practices in the workplace.

The exam is a timed test, taken under the live supervision of a proctor, which ensures the validity and consistency of the testing process and gives credibility to the final score.

The exam is made up of 50 multiple choice questions taken from a larger bank of questions, and the order of questioning may vary from test to test to ensure validity. A score of 70% is required to pass the exam and receive AT (American Trainco) certification. Most people who study and have received prior training will score in the 70% to 85% range, which is considered “good” for this test. There will be a number of people who fail however, giving the exam even more credibility for those who pass it.

This certification may be used by the employer as part of a qualified electrical worker program, for assessing the needs of workers, and can be used by the individual to demonstrate his knowledge to an employer.

Training & Certification Agenda

Initial Review and Q&A (Optional):	8:30am – 11:30am
Lunch Break and Self Study (Optional):	11:30am – 1:30pm
Final Review and Q&A (Optional):	1:30pm – 2:30pm
Testing Starts:	2:30pm
Testing Ends:	3:30pm

 

Prerequisites

Although an optional review of electrical safety is provided prior to taking the exam, the review alone is not intended to prepare individuals to pass the certification exam. Individuals should know the material in their study guide prior to coming in to take the test and should not expect to pass it without having first completed a formal electrical safety training program. Some experienced individuals may be able to pass the exam without prior training; however, it is not uncommon for “experienced” individuals to fail.

Those seeking certification should come prepared and ready to take the exam! Refunds are not allowed for people who start the test but then discover they aren’t ready.

If you have not yet received formal electrical safety training Go to the Electrical Safety Training Schedule now.

Who should have electrical safety certification ?

This certification is important for anyone who works on or around any electrically energized equipment at industrial plants, utilities or commercial and private building facilities. From machine operators and janitorial personnel, to maintenance workers and experienced electricians - anyone who comes in contact with or who works around electrical equipment must receive Electrical Safety training to be in compliance with the requirements of OSHA standard CFR 1910.331-.335. ATMT Electrical Safety CertificationTM proves that these workers have passed a test proctored by the leader in electrical safety training and demonstrates their knowledge on the subject.

more about the electrical safety certification program

Students will be mailed a study guide prior to the exam date, so register early to make sure you have time to study!

Some of the areas of questioning include:

• - What constitutes an electrical hazard
• - Who should receive training
• - Lockout/Tagout procedures
• - How to determine approach distances
• - How to determine PPR (Personal Protective Equipment)
• - How to read electrical safety charts and other data
• - Safe work practices
• - Unsafe work practices
• - Proper work practices in damp or wet locations
• - Damage and injuries caused by electrical hazards
• - OSHA rules and regulations
• - NFPA recommendations
• - Compliance and penalties for non-compliance

is electrical safety certification required ?

No. Certification in electrical safety is not a legal requirement. Like “CEU’s” (Continuing Education Credits), certification in this area can mean different things to different people, businesses or other entities. Since there is no legal requirement for this certification and electrical safety is governed by OSHA, it is up to the employer to determine its value for their workplace and employees, and may be adopted by the employer as part of a qualified electrical worker program.

notice and disclaimer

DISCLAIMER & NOTICE FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY CERTIFICATION

OSHA requires that only a “Qualified Person” may work on or around exposed energized equipment and defines that a “Qualified Person” as is “one who has received training in and has demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment and installations and the hazards involved.”

While OSHA defines what a “Qualified Person”, they do not define specifically “how” to determine if a worker is a “Qualified Person” or what specific testing or observations are required and leaves this decision to each employer. There are no legal requirements on determining “Qualified Person” status and therefore, it’s up to each employer to determine what their acceptable standards and values are for determining “Qualified Person” status.

Employers may choose to use this Electrical Safety Certification Program as their adopted program and standards for meeting the "demonstration of knowledge" section of OSHA “Qualified Person” requirements, however, Martin Technical nor American Trainco makes no claims, guarantees or warranties on the program fulfilling any OSHA standards or regulations. It is up to each employer / customer to determine if this program meets their requirements for the "demonstration of knowledge" section of a “Qualified Person” status.

Successfully passing the examination does not make a person qualified to work on any particular piece of equipment or perform any particular task on any electrical equipment. This electrical worker certification is only designed to demonstrate knowledge of core and foundational electrical safety concepts. For information or consultation on Qualified Persons for Electrical Safety, please contact us or click her for information on a complete Qualified Electrical Worker Certification Program.

what you will take home

Individuals successfully passing the certification exam will receive an 8-1/2 x 11 certificate suitable for framing along with a laminated certification card. Copies of certifications should be kept on file with the employer.

All student scores are permanently stored in accordance with ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines. Transcripts and replacement cards & certificates may be obtained by calling American Trainco customer service.

no risk registration and money-back guarantee

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a testing session, you can still make a reservation to hold your space. While payment is due prior to the test, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Refunds will not be issued for individuals who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation, nor will refunds be issued for people who start the test but then stop after discovering they are unprepared. In the event of failing the test, one free re-take will be allowed at a future date. All other re-takes after that point will be charged the normal fee.

NFPA, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Quincy, Massachusetts USA

Contact Us for a Free Consultation on Your Electrical Safety Worker Certification and Qualified Worker Program Needs.