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An electrical safety training course aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to prevent electrical injuries and accidents in the workplace, ensuring a safer environment for themselves and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course content<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Introduction to electrical safety:\u00a0 Identifying potential dangers like electric shock, burns, arc flash, and explosions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Electrical Principles: Basic Electrical Concepts, understanding terms like voltage, current, resistance, and power. Learning about series and parallel circuits and their behavior. Understanding the effects of electricity on the human body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Safe Work Practices: Procedures for working on or near live electrical\/energized equipment, including lockout\/tagout procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Safe Use of Electrical Equipment: Proper handling and maintenance of portable tools, machinery, and other equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Selection and use of appropriate PPE, such as insulated gloves, footwear, and clothing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Safe Work Environment: Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-lit work area, including proper housekeeping practices.\u00a0 Specific procedures and precaution when working with Overhead Lines and Underground Cables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Emergency Procedures: Responding to Electrical Accidents, knowing how to react to emergencies like electric shock or fire. Emergency shut down procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Testing and Maintenance: Learning how to properly test electrical equipment and circuits, establishing safety related maintenance. Understanding the importance of proper grounding and bonding in electrical systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Specific Equipment and Situations: Working with Portable Ladders. Understanding the risks and precautions associated with working near water sources. Understanding the risks and precautions when working in potentially explosive environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Lockout\/Tagout Procedures: De-energizing Equipment, properly shutting down and isolating equipment during maintenance or repairs. Using appropriate lockout devices to prevent accidental re-energization. Effectively using tag-out procedures to warn others of potential hazards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Course Objective<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. To equip participants with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with hazardous energy operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. To equip technicians with the knowledge and skills to recognize, avoid, and mitigate electrical hazards in the workplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Reducing and preventing electrical shock, burns, amputations, fires, and other injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Promote a culture of safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Ensure compliance with relevant machinery and electrical safety standards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Course Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2 Days<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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