Qualified Electric Worker (QEW)
How to Comply with OSHA’s Qualified Electric Worker Standards
Qualified electric worker (QEW) standards can be confusing for manufacturing facilities, construction sites, or utilities. Many employers find the requirements vague, making it difficult to ensure their workers are qualified.
OSHA does not provide a one-size-fits-all checklist. Your training program should be customized to your facility’s equipment, voltage levels, and job tasks.
HSI has more than 15 years of providing effective QEW and online industrial electrical training. We can help you understand OSHA’s standards, assess worker qualifications, and design training programs that meet compliance requirements.
Our checklist will help you develop a new program or evaluate your existing one.
Do you need QEW training?
We know it's tough to figure out the necessary training for your QEWs. To help you, we've put together a quick assessment to identify your training requirements. Take the questionnaire to find out what QEW training is the best fit for your team.
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Answering Your Questions
We hear a lot of questions from people about how they make sure their QEW training protects their workers and ensures compliance with the OSHA standards. Here are the commonly asked ones:
- How do I certify someone as a QEW?
- How do I decide who needs to be a QEW?
- How do I get my worker to a QEW?
- How do I know if OSHA will accept my program?
- What is the difference between OSHA 1910.269 and 1910.332?
- What topics should QEW training cover?
- How often does QEW training need to be refreshed or revalidated?
- What type of documentation is needed for QEW training?
- What PPE is required for QEWs?
- Is NFPA 70E required for QEW training?
Your QEW Confusion is Not Unique
You’re not alone. We’ve worked with many companies struggling to develop or enhance QEW programs. Find out how one company is developing their program.
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Where Do You Go From Here?
The good news is, HSI has collaborated with many companies to develop and improve their QEW programs. We can help you:
- Perform a job task analysis to identify the tasks you need to train on
- Provide online industrial electrical courses through our extensive content library
- Deliver on-site training to help you train on specific tasks and equipment
Our experience in developing and implementing assessments gives you peace of mind that your workers are prepared to manage the hazards they may face in their daily work.
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