Electrical Safety Awareness (E2)

Introduction

The course covers many issues relating to the safety of electrical equipment and personnel working with electricity. It serves as an introductory training to the methods applied in the control of hazards associated with electricity

Participants

Electrical personnel requiring basic awareness of electrical safety and the hazards associated with electricity.

Aim

To raise the safety awareness of personnel working or associated with electricity and to comprehend the safety rules and regulations related to safe practices as well as to understand how these safety measures are applied to electrical installations.

Outline Contents

  • Electrical Safety
  • Electrical Shock Hazard
  • Portable Appliances
  • Earthing of Fixed Equipment
  • Other Aspects of Safety
  • Cable colour Coding and Potential of hazards
  • The Electricity at Work Regulation 1989
  • Electrical Safety Rules
  • Electrical Permit to Work
  • Switching Programme
  • Sanction for Test Permit
  • Limitation of Access Permit
  • Electrical Isolation Procedures
  • Fault levels and fault Energy
  • Testing of Electrical Installation and Equipment
  • Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
  • Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the course and the competency assessment will receive a Faraday Centre competence certificate. Candidates who do not wish to undertake or complete the competency assessment will receive a Faraday attendance certificate.

Date Information

Duration: 3 Days
Start Dates:
17/03/2008
27/05/2008
23/07/2008
08/09/2008
19/11/2008


Enquiry Form