Title: Explain safe working practices around electrical hazards.
Course: Carpentry III (17003-III) > Section: Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety)

Explanation should include

- identifying equipment used to test electrical circuits
- describing safe working conditions (e.g., grounding, using ground-fault circuit interrupters [GFCIs] and cords)
- demonstrating safe work habits.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the definition of proximity work?
- What are safe working clearances, according to the National Electrical Code (NEC)?
- What are considered safe working conditions and safe work habits?
- What is the unseen hazard with electrical work?
- What are some common electrical workplace issues?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module One (27101-13): Orientation to the Trade

Module One (27101-13) reviews the history of the carpentry trade, describes the apprentice program, identifies career opportunities for carpenters, explores the SkillsUSA program, and lists the responsibilities and characteristics a carpenter should possess.

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00101-15 Basic Safety

Module One (00101-15) explains the importance of safety in the construction and industrial crafts. Trainees will learn how to identify and follow safe work practices and procedures and how to properly inspect and use safety equipment. Trainees will be able to describe the safety practices associated with elevated work; energy release; and various hazards encountered on job sites.