Electrical Safety Awareness

Course code: E2

Introduction

This course is designed to provide guidance on working safely on low voltage electrical equipment & systems (up to 1000V AC 1500V DC) located within industrial environments. The course will assist employees and companies to reduce the risk of personal injury, due to electrocution and arc flash, also to help prevent damage to assets due to operator error.

Participants

Electrical and non electrical personnel requiring electrical safety awareness training to enable them to become aware of the hazards associated with the installation, maintenance and operation of Low Voltage electrical equipment.

Aim

To raise the level of safety awareness for all personnel working with electrical equipment and for the candidates to comprehend the safety rules, regulations & guidelines related to current legislation.

Outline Contents

• Hazards & Effects of Electricity
• Arc Flash
• Selection & Use of Suitable PPE
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Permit to Work (PTW)
• Electrical Documentation
• Safe Electrical Isolations
• Risk Assessments
• Harmonised Cable Conductor Colours & Markings
• Earthing & Bonding
• Portable Appliances
• Fault Levels & Fault Energy
• Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
• Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
• Safe Use of Test Equipment
• 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

3 days

Course Dates

For courses undertaken at our UK training centre in 2012

• 10th – 12th Apr
• 11th – 13th Jun
• 30th Jul – 1st Aug
• 24th – 26th Sep
• 5th – 7th Nov