Electrical Safety Awareness
Introduction
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that any employees required to work on or near electrical systems must be competent. This is defined in HSE guidance as having the suitable training, skills and knowledge for the task to prevent injury to themselves and others.
Course Attendees
This course is suitable for all persons working on or near electrical systems or those with responsibility for the safety of others.
Course Programme
The trainer, Keith Brown, will educate you on elements of legislation, HSE guidance and technical policy from the IET (formerly the Institute of Electrical Engineers) and other professional bodies. It covers the following areas:
- An overview of the legislation
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
PPE and test equipment requirements
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Definitions – including voltage levels and live work
- Safe systems of work
- Appointment of competent persons
- Effects of electricity – including shocks and burns
- Types and methods of protection
- Harmonisation of cable colours
- Safe and secure isolation
- Locking off procedure
- Working environment
- Risk assessment
- Electrical maintenance
- PAT basics
- Spot the faults exercise
- Building Regulations Part P
- Lock out and tag system
- Permit to work
- Certificates of boundary isolation
- Certification of the installation
- DC safety awareness
- Batteries
Training Certification and Assessment
Delegates will be assessed through a practical demonstration followed by a written examination. On successful completion of both elements, delegates will receive an SSG course attendance certificate which is valid for three years.
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