Electrical Safety

DESCRIPTION

Electrical Safety Course is a comprehensive, one day course designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence while performing work activities on Electrical Systems, Portable Electrical Appliances, repair and maintenance of Electrical Devices / Equipment at their workplace.

INTENDED FOR

Line managers, Supervisors and persons working with Electrical Systems, Electrically Energized machines / equipment.

AIMS / OBJECTIVES

Course is designed for staff members who are appointed as Manager, Supervisors, Machine Operators, Electricians and performing activities involving Electricity.

• Hazards involvement while working with electricity
• Risk reduction and preventative measures available
• Describe the main types of injury associated with Electricity
• Carry out risk assessment and LOTO
• Suggest ways of minimizing risks

COURSE CONTENTS

• Introduction
• Employer’s Responsibility
• Employee’s Responsibility
• Fundamentals of Electrical Safety
• Electrical Safety Management program PDCA framework – Risk Management
• Electrical Hazard Identification
• Activities & situations where electrical energy may pose risk to human
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) for electrical hazards & Control Measures
• Country-specific statutory requirements – Electrical Safety Rules –
• Hazard mitigation procedure for different types of hazards
  • Earthling,
  • Static Electricity
  • Portable tools
  • Work Permit
  • LOTO
  • PPE & Hazard Communication.
• Periodic testing & maintenance
• Qualification & Competency requirements
• Safe Working Techniques

LEARNING METHODOLOGY

There will be a dynamic blend of the following:

• Facilitator-led Presentations (In person)
• Syndicate/group Work
• Individual Action Plans
• Skill Building Exercises

Application Activities & Role Plays

DURATION

ONE DAY

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Practical and theoretical assessment to evaluate the familiarity of the candidates with the requirements/ procedures.