Electrical Health & Safety, Resetting Trips & Overloads
Electrical Health & Safety, Resetting Trips & Overloads

Duration:
1 day

Objectives:
For specific course objectives see Training Record Log.

Content: 

H&S at Work Act & implications
-Importance of the Act
-Duty of the Employer & Employee 

EAWA Regulations 1989
- Importance of the regulations
- What is “a Competent Person”?
- Delegate Exercises & Competency test

Risk Assessment
- Responsibilities of the Employer & Employee
- What are the Hazards?
- The importance of communication

Hazards & Effects of Electricity
- Electric shock
- Burns/Fires
- Insulation, Connections
- Work area considerations
- Importance of First Aid 

Fundamentals of Electricity
- Volts, Current & Resistance
- AC & DC voltages
- Single & 3 Phase supplies
- Short Circuits, Open Circuits, Earth Leakage 

Electrical Hand tools & PPE
- Regulations/Standards (VED)
- Correct tool for the job
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Signs, barriers, labels & feedback 

Simple Electrical Test Equipment
- Regulations/Standards
- Voltage Testers, Proving Units & Multi-meters for continuity
- Delegate Exercises 

Faults & Symptoms that trip MCBs, RCDs & MPCBs
- The difference between Intermittent & Permanent faults
- The difference between an Open Circuit, Short Circuit & Leakage to Earth
- Effects of Motors Overheating & Overloads situations
- Re-Setting Trips, Circuit Breakers & Motor Protection
- Circuit Breakers
- Knowing ones own limitation
- The benefit of feedback for maintenance people
- Delegate Exercises 

Electrical Control/Switch-Gear Recognition
- Switches, Isolators
- Fuses, MCBs, MPCBs, Overloads & RCDs
- Re-Setting Trips & Circuit Breakers 

Electrical Control Cabinet Overview
- Hazards, Safety & Responsibilities
- IP Ratings
- Identifying Key Components 

Isolating, Locking OFF & Checking for DEAD
- Importance & Implications of this Responsibility
- Hazards & Safety Considerations
- Importance of procedures
- Importance of Site Electrical H&S procedures
- Delegate Exercises & Knowledge Appraisal

Special Note:
There is a need for people to be aware of the importance of good working practices for Electrical Isolation, Locking OFF & Checking for DEAD. It is important even though they may not be required to do this at some companies. Sometimes operators & non electrical people are required to replace lamps, heater elements or other items where danger from electricity has to be considered. The topic is covered on the course so that people realise the potential danger & your company can introduce the trainee to your own on-site procedures for Electrical Isolation, Locking OFF & Checking for DEAD if needed.
 
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Key Details
Duration1 day
 
£275
per delegate