Electrical Safety: Hazards and Protective Measures

Why Attend

Electrical hazards can result in serious injuries or death for personnel that work on or around electrical equipment. In Fact, electrocutions rank fourth in causes of industrial fatalities. In order to ensure a safe workplace, personnel must understand electrical safety regulations, electrical hazards, and the use of safe work procedures and protective equipment.This course focuses on international safety requirements, including OSHA standards, and provides information on the steps needed for the prevention of electrical injuries to individuals tasked with the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.

Course Methodology

This course will be highly interactive and include group discussions, case studies, and syndicate work. Participants will have the opportunity to use reported accidents as workshop material to determine what went wrong and identify the steps that could have been taken in order to prevent the incident.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Minimize risks by identifying the hazards associated with electrical energy and by complying to safety guidelines
Enhance safety by understanding the difference between low, medium, and high voltage and by adopting the relevant safety rules accordingly
Apply the inspection requirements when working with or on electrical equipment to avoid equipment damage and possible injuries to personnel
Follow inspection requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and reduce injuries by identifying defective PPE
Describe and apply the requirements in EN 500110, the most widely used standard for the protection of individuals from the effects of electrical hazards

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals managing and supervising personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, such as field supervisors, safety professionals, site managers, lead technicians, maintenance engineers, and maintenance supervisors.

Target Competencies

Electrical safety regulations
Electrical inspection requirements

Electrical hazards assessment
Electrical protective measures

Location:

South Africa

Training Dates:

Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.

Course Duration:

Unit Standard:

NQF Level:

Number of Credits:

Course Fees

Note: Please fill in the online application form on the left or bottom if this page to receive a quotation with detailed pricing from AATICD.

How to Apply:

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NB: Terms and Conditions for Payment and Refunds

1.1. Full payment for the training workshop must be made at least 5 days before the scheduled workshop date.

1.2. Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card, or any other agreed-upon method.

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2. Cancellation and Refund Policy

2.1. Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop date will be eligible for a full refund, minus any administrative fees.

2.2. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days before the workshop date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the total payment.

2.3. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund.

2.4. Participants who fail to attend the workshop without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.

3. Rescheduling

3.1. If a participant wishes to reschedule, a request must be submitted at least 14 days in advance, subject to availability.

3.2. A rescheduling fee may apply.

4. Workshop Cancellation by the Organizer

4.1. AATICD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrolment, trainer unavailability, or force majeure events.

4.2. In the event of cancellation by AATICD, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to attend a rescheduled session.

4.3. AATICD is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation expenses.

5. Refund Processing

5.1. Approved refunds will be processed within 7 business days from the date of cancellation approval.

5.2. Refunds will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise agreed.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding payments and refunds, please contact us at:

Email: apply@aaticd.co.za

Phone: +27 73 016 5042

By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.

Course Outline

Electrical hazards
- Electrical terminology
  - Resistance
  - Voltage
  - Current
  - Conductor
  - Insulator
  - Grounding
  - Protective earthing
  - Bonding
- Electric shock
  - Electric shock defined
  - How it occurs
  - Effect on human
  - Rescue methods
- Arc flash
  - Arc flash defined
  - How it occurs
  - Effect on human
  - Rescue methods
Equipment hazards associated with electric shock
- Equipment hazards
  - Inadequate wiring hazards
  - Overload hazards
  - Flexible cords
  - Inadequate protective earthing
- Protective devices
  - Fuses
  - Circuit breakers
  - Ground fault circuit interrupters
Electric shock protective measures
- Equipment engineering for shock protection
- Boundaries for shock protection
- Personal Protective Equipment for shock protection