Safe Access to Electrical Panels

Aims & Objectives

The purpose of this course is to equip delegates with a complete understanding of Electrical Health & Safety in the workplace. Attendees will learn how to conduct themselves safely so as not to cause death or injury to themselves or their colleagues

Suitability

Operatives

Requirements

Syllabus

Reset Trips (Circuit Breakers – MCBs, RCDs), Reset Overloads (Motor Protective Circuit Breakers – MPCBs, Electricity at work regulations, breakdown of the memorandum of guidance on the electricity of work regulations 1989. Regulation 3 persons on whom duties are imposed by these regulations. Regulation 4 systems, work activities and protective equipment. Regulation 11 means for protecting from excess current. Regulation 12 means for cutting off the supply and for isolation. Regulation 13 precautions for work on equipment made dead. Regulation 16 persons to be competent to prevent danger or injury. Electricity at work, safe working practices HSG85, this guidance covers key elements to consider when devising safe working practices and is for people who carry out work on or near electrical equipment. Looking at different types of electrical faults, causes and dangers. Looking at different types of overcurrent protective devices and overloads. Safe isolation, use of test equipment, requirements of GS38. Look at safe isolation procedures and permit to work systems based on recommendations of HSG85

Notes

Fully Comprehensive notes will be given to all delegates who attend the course

Certification

On satisfactory completion of the course a certificate of competence will be issued that will be valid for 3 years