Introduction to Electrical Safety

Introduction to Electrical Safety

Course ID: 112    Duration: 1 Day

ABOUT THIS COURSE

An excellent introduction to electrical safety, this course provides instruction in electric shock protection, prevention of electrical injuries and working in hazardous conditions. Instruction takes place both in the classroom and in Seta’s state-of-the-art workshop facilities.

This course is ideally suited to those who wish to work safely in the presence of electricity.

CONTENT

  • What is electricity? - Nature of electricity
  • Electric shock, its effects and the philosophy of shock protection: descriptions; shock protection considerations
  • Protection against direct and indirect contact
  • Electric burns, arcing and thermal effects: consideration of electrical injuries, causes and prevention
  • Isolation: need for isolation and precautions to maintain isolation
  • Working on or near live conductors: hazards and other considerations
  • Competency of persons to prevent danger and injury: what constitutes a competent person
  • Summary

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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