INTRODUCTION FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Electricity is ubiquitous. It is everywhere and it is the fuel that drives the world today.
As useful it is, electricity can or severely injure people. It can cause damage to property. Those using or working with electricity may not be the only ones at risk but others in the vicinity too can be affected.
Most of the accidents can be avoided by having adequate knowledge on electrical safety.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This course on Electrical Safety is to expose participant to:
- Basics of electrical safety.
- It aims to equip the participants with knowledge with electrical safety.
- It will help them to recognize electrical hazards, carry out proper risk assessment and
- create an electrically safe working environment.
LEARNING OUTCOME
- Carry out proper risk and hazard assessment
- Recognize Electrical Hazards
- Practice Safe Working Habits
LEARNING METHODOLOGY
Interactive lectures, Group Presentations & Discussions, Case Studies and Simulation
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1 – Getting Started
- Workshop Objective
Module 2 – Electricity Basics
- What is Electricity.
- Current.
- Voltage.
- Power.
Module 3 – Dangers of Electrical Shock
- 3.1 Severity.
- 3.2 Common Injuries
- 3.3 Arc Blast Hazards
Module 4– Hazard and Risk Assessment
- 4.1 Hazards
- Work Process
- Hazard Recognition
- 4.2 Risk Management
- Assessment Exposure Level
- Control Measures
- Engineering Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Steps for Risk Assessment
Module 4– Hazard and Risk Assessment
- 4.3 Electrical Hazards/li>
- Electrical Shock
- Arc Flash
- Protective Measures
Module 5 – Safe Working Environment
- How Do You Work Safely
- Plan Your Work and Plan for Safety
