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 installing, maintaining or operating 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
- 12th – 14th Apr
- 17th – 19th May
- 14th - 16th Jun
- 7th - 9th Jul
- 20th - 22nd Sep
- 8th - 10th Nov