A Field Guide to Electrical Shock and Arc Flash Safety – TBC March 2026
Faculty/Staff: Ben Lovely, Terry Becker
Platform: Pressbooks – To be completed January/ February 2026!
Site link (if applicable): http://electricshockarcflashsafety.pressbooks.tru.ca/
Services provided: setting up the Pressbooks domain (including accessibility and acknowledgment pages); Importing content and creating a style sheet for consistency; developing H5P interactives (original or adapted from question banks); assisting with video content and presentation slides; copy editing, copyright clearance, and attribution support; ensuring accessibility compliance (alt text, tables, LaTeX, captions, transcripts)
Description: This project was the creation of an open-access digital textbook on Electrical Shock and Arc Flash Safety for Level 1 students in Electrician, Refrigeration/HVAC, and Gasfitter programs at TRU and across BC. Current training materials are limited, costly, and often aimed at supervisors, leaving entry-level students without accessible, practical resources. The textbook will cover electrical shock, arc flash, and hazard identification, using real-world examples, PPE guidance, case studies, and self-assessment activities. Built in Pressbooks, it will include photos, videos, and interactive elements to serve as a practical field guide for new trades students.
Impact Summary
- Used in course(s): Electrician, Refrigeration/HVAC, and Gasfitter programs at TRU and across BC
- When:
- Estimated number of students using textbook(s):
- Average price of textbook replaced:
- The average price of ___-related textbook in Canada typically ranges from $__ to $__ depending on format (print or ebook) and publisher – we are using a modest estimate of $100/ high quality textbook, featuring accessibility and engaging components such as videos, graphics, and interactive H5P activity components.
- Estimated savings: $__ x __ students = $____
