Training

Workplace Electrical Safety

1.0  COURSE OUTLINE

DAY 1

Introduction
8.30 am – 10.00 am
  • Introduction of the instructors
  • Introduction of the students
  • Electrical Safety Self Assessment Questions
Break for refreshment
10.00 am – 10.15 am
Introduction to relevant Regulations &Standards
10.15 am – 11.00 am
  • OH&S Regulation
    • Local OH&S Regulation
    • OHSMS e.g. CSA Z1000
  • Consensus Based Standard
    • NFPA 70E
    • IEEE 1584
    • Lockout/Tagout
Introduction to Electrical Hazards
11.00 am – 1.00 pm
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Shock Hazard
  • Arc Flash/Arc Blast Hazards
Break for lunch
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Arc Flash & Shock Hazard Analysis
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
  • 1 Line Diagram
  • Shock Hazard Analysis
  • Arc Flash Hazard Analysis – NFPA 70E/CSA Z462
  • Arc Flash Hazard Analysis – IEEE 1584
  • Arc Flash & Shock Warning Labels
Break for refreshment
3.30 pm – 3.45 pm
Arc Flash & Shock Hazard Analysis(contd.)
3.45 pm – 5.00 pm
  • Shock and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis using NFPA 70E/ CSA Z462 Table method

 

DAY 2

Electrical Specific PPE with Specific Examples
8.00 am – 10.00 am
  • Selection of Shock Protection PPE
  • Use, care, maintenance and testing of Shock Protection PPE
  • Selection of Arc Flash Protection PPE
    • ATPV
    • Layering – Total System Arc Protection
  • Use, care, laundering and testing of Arc Flash Protection PPE
  • Insulated Tools and Other Equipment (meters)
  • Two Level PPE System
  • Case History
Break for refreshment
10.00 am – 10.15 am
Creating an Electrically Safe Work Condition
10.00 am – 10.15 am
  • Equipment shutdown and Isolation
  • Lockout and Tagout Principles
  • Personal Protective Grounding
Break for lunch
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Working On or Near Energized Electrical Equipment
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
  • Job Planning/Hazard Assessment (JHA/THA) Process
  • Detailed Work Procedures
  • Assessing Work Site Area
  • Energized Electrical Work Permitting Process
Break for refreshment
3.30 pm – 3.45 pm
Control Measures -Mitigation of Hazards
3.45 pm – 4.30 pm
  • De-energize
  • Engineering Safety by Design
  • Equipment Safety by Design
  • Electrical Equipment Maintenance
  • Electrical Safe Work Procedures
  • Electrical Safety Training
  • Electrical Specific PPE
Audit Program
4.30 pm – 5.00 pm
  • General Overview – Plan, Do, Check, Act
  • Audit Process
  • Test 4