Aim
This course provides practical guidance on the management of electrical safety, with particular emphasis on low voltage safe isolation procedures to be followed during construction and refurbishment projects , and during maintenance activities.
Objectives
At the end of the course delegates will be able to Understand what needs to be done to make sure workers on-site are not exposed to danger when working on or near live electrical systems and equipment in buildings.
Course Competency Assessment
Content
- Introduction to safe isolation procedures
- Electricity at Work Legislation
- Electrical safety equipment for safe isolation purposes
- Safe isolation on-site practical application and practice
Course Format
- PowerPoint presentation
- Discussion/Class exercises
- Hand-outs
- Practical exercise
Prerequisites
Equipment Required
Certifications
Designed For
This course is designed for:
- Duty holders, managers and supervisors responsible for safe working practices
- Electricians working on construction/refurbishment projects and carrying out maintenance and fault finding activities
- Other trades who are required to safely isolate electrical equipment prior to mechanical maintenance activities