Electrical Safety and Emergency Radio Requirements for Emergency Management Services [203]
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Time: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Speakers:
   Robert Nicholson, NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional, JDRM Engineering
   Steve Wheeler, Senior Electrical Designer RCDDl, JDRM Engineering

Track: Emergency Preparedness and Response
Secondary Track: Fire Safety
Session Type: Educational Session
Skill Level: Intermediate

Description:

The presenters cover basic electrical safety considerations for emergency medical services when exposed to electrical hazards while performing their duties. The session also covers the Ohio Building Code Section 915 and the Ohio Fire Code section 510. The speakers present testing, documentation requirements and methods for testing for first responder’s radio coverage in all new and existing buildings. The presenters explain who is responsible for enforcement and final authority.



Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the electrical hazards that you can be exposed to; 2. Discuss actions to take when exposed to live electrical equipment or an electrical equipment shock; 3. Recall the code requirements for emergency radios; and 4. Explain the means and methods for code compliance.

CEU Hours:  
  IACET: 0.1
  HRCI: 1
  EMS: 1
  Sanitarian: 1
  BWC Discount Programs: 1

File & Handouts:
203 Handout 2
203 Handout







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