INTRODUCTION FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY AWARENESS AND ELECTRICAL LEGISLATION IN MALAYSIA
Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, technicians, and others who work or use power tools or equipment with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies, must be aware of the risks involved.
Electricity has been recognized as a serious workplace hazard. Electrical standards such as acts and regulations are designed to protect employees exposed to electricity hazards during work. This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety for workers with limited knowledge and training or familiarity with electrical hazards.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Be familiar with the basic concepts of electricity.
- Understand electrical legislation, regulations, and acts.
- Recognize common electrical hazards in the workplace.
- Be familiar with electrical protective devices.
- Be knowledgeable of safe work practices.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Operators, maintenance crew, engineers, supervisors, leaders, contractors, or any person involved in plant shutdown or machinery maintenance at the workplace.
PROGRAM ITINERARY
| Time | Module & Content Highlights |
|---|---|
| 0830hrs | Registration |
| 0900hrs-0915hrs | Ice-breaker: “Your Worst Electrical Moment” sharing session |
| 0915hrs-1030hrs |
Module 1: Understanding Electrical Hazards – Electric shock, arc flash, fire – Workplace causes & risks – Malaysian real cases (e.g., electrocution in factories) |
| 1030hrs-1050hrs | Morning Break |
| 1030hrs-1230hrs |
Module 2: Malaysian Electrical Legislation Overview Electricity Supply Act 1990 – Key Sections: • Part III: Functions, Duties And Powers Of The Commission • Part IV: Licensed and Registered Installation • Part V: Competent Control • Part VI: Supply By Licensee • Part VII: Notification Of Accident Or Fire • Part VIIA: Safety Of Installation And Equipment • Part IX: Offences And Penalties • Part X: General Electricity Supply (Amendment) 2015 Act A1501 – Additional and amendment sections |
| 1230hrs-1330hrs | Lunch Break |
| 1330hrs-1500hrs |
Module 3: Electrical Equipment Safety – Portable tools safety – Extension cord do’s & don’ts – Preventive maintenance – Spot-the-fault activity |
| 1500hrs-1520hrs | Afternoon Break |
| 1520hrs-1700hrs |
Module 4: Safe Work Practices & Electrical Risk Control – LOTO basics – PPE for electrical work – Risk assessment & hazard identification – Electrical safety signage & zoning Closing & Assessment – Written test (MCQ + True/False) – Training evaluation form – Q&A |
| 1700hrs | End Course |
LEARNING METHODOLOGY
- Lectures, video, hands-on experience, case studies, and a variety of learning methods.
