Electrical Safety Awareness

TM 133

Organisational Scenario

Why is this course useful?

To ensure that delegates understand the dangers that electricity can create, are familiar with the statutory regulations and are aware of, and comply with, safe working procedures at the work place.

Anticipated Delegate Profile

Who else will be on this course?

Delegates who have or are about to be given responsibility for working safely on or near electrical equipment within their working environment.

Stated Learning Objectives

What will I learn?

By the end of this training programme, delegates should be able to:

• Explain what is meant by the duty holder in the EAW Regulations 1989.
• State his/her responsibilities under the EAW Regulations 1989.
• State what is meant by isolation and switching off.
• State what is considered to be a safe voltage under normal, dry conditions.
• Explain what is meant by TN-S, TN-C-S, and TT systems.
• Explain the need for providing a source earth.
• Explain the need for knowledge of fault levels.
• Determine suitable protective devices HRC fuses, MCBs, MCCBs, & RCDs.
• Explain what is meant by electric shock and its effects.
• Explain how the knowledge of touch voltages and.protection can reduce the risk of shock.
• Detail the precautions needed to prevent danger when it is necessary to work live.
• Detail the earthing requirements and dangers when using portable generators.

Development Areas

Course Content

• Introduction
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Electric shock and touch voltages
• Earthing
• Portable generators

PRACTICAL & QUESTION PAPERS

Future Development

What courses would be useful after this one?

TM130 - 16th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations