The Elevator Field Safety Course is a self-study course with a timed online test and counts as 3.5 contact hours (0.35 CEU) towards re-certification.
Approved by: NAEC for CET/CAT, QEI Services and NAESA for QEI. (A maximum of 0.2 CEU for online courses per annual renewal period can be applied towards maintenance of qualifications for certified inspectors.) Also approved by the states of Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
The Elevator Field Safety Course is based on the 2010 Field Employees' Safety Handbook.
Learning Objectives - By studying the required materials the reader will have had the opportunity to learn about:
- General jobsite safety practices and procedures.This information is inclusive for personal safety, the safety of other elevator industry technicians and for the safety of other trades working in proximity to elevator industry work.
- The jobs and duties required of the elevator technician during servicing and maintenance of building transportation equipment/systems in accordance with the pertinent safety standards and practices.
- The jobs and duties required of the elevator technician during installation, repair or modernization of building transportation equipment/systems in accordance with the pertinent safety standards and practices.
Curriculum - The following are some of the areas of Service safety covered:
- Service Maintenance in the pit, hoistway and machine room
- Hoistway access/Egress
- Maintenance of escalators and moving walks
- Hazard Communications and MSDS/container labels
- Use of solvents and painting equipment
- Correct apparel and personal protection
- Fall Protection
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Jumpers and alligator clips
- Driver safety
The following are some of the areas of Construction safety covered:
- Correct wearing apparel and protective equipment
- Safety inspections
- Removal of rubbish
- Electrical lockout/tag out
- Working with live electrical circuits
- Fall protection: Safety harness, lanyards and lifelines
- Proper use of ladders while constructing elevators
- False cars and working platforms
- Beam clips, rigging slings and hitches
- Hoisting procedures
- Cutting and welding
- Fire-preventive methods
Testing ProceduresThe test will consist of 80 questions, 40 Multiple Choice and 40 True/False. You will have 2 hours to complete the exam.
Enrollment Procedures: - Include your full name when purchasing the online course.
- Within 2 to 3 business days you will receive an email with instructions for the exam.
- Use the provided online link, ID, and Password to login to the Online Testing Center.
- If you scored 80% or above you can immediately print your certificate of completion. If you score below 80% you will have up to two free retakes.