140-01 - General Concepts and Job Briefings

140-01 - General Concepts and Job Briefings

Learning objectives

  • Recall the circumstances in which OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 applies
  • Identify the training employers are responsible for providing under this regulation
  • Recall examples of existing characteristics and conditions relating to installations
  • Recall the roles and responsibilities for information transfer
  • Define a job briefing
  • Identify topics covered in a job briefing
  • Recall the requirements for number of briefings, briefing extent, and working alone

Course overview

For safety and efficiency, much electrical work is done by a team. However, a technician may sometimes find themselves working on their own. Regardless of the size of the job, understanding general safety concepts of electric power generation, transmission, and distribution can help technicians finish the job safely. The General Concepts and Job Briefings training course explains general concepts regarding safety while performing electrical work. It also explains what job briefings are and how they can help a technician avoid accidents. General Concepts and Job Briefings is part of the Qualified Electric Worker training series.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 40 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • English
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