Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Course code: A1

Introduction

This course explains the requirements and the implications of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 for those responsible for electrical safety at work. The duties and responsibilities of everyone affected by the legislation are clearly outlined.

Participants

Personnel with a functional and/or managerial responsibility for the safe use of electricity and electrical equipment.

Aim

To provide delegates with an understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the application of the regulations throughout industry, commercial premises, shops, offices, schools, hospitals etc. operating at various voltage levels on both high and low voltage systems.

Outline Contents

• Hazards & Effects of Electricity
• The Purpose & Back ground of the Regulations
• Scope of the Regulations
• Employers, Employees & Contractors Responsibilities
• Review of Regulations
• Legal Implications of non Compliance
• Case Studies.
• Course Review

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the theoretical competence assessment will receive a Faraday “Competence” certificate. Those who fail or do not wish to undertake the competence assessment will receive a Faraday “Attendance” certificate.

Course Duration

1 day

Course Dates

For courses undertaken at our UK training centre in 2012

• 21st Feb
• 16th Mar
• 13th Apr
• 26th Apr
• 6th Jun
• 23rd Aug
• 6th Sep
• 22nd Nov
• 13th Dec