The course provides comprehensive information about electrical and related legislation (HASWA, EAW), the cause and effects of electric shock, dealing with a shock victim, identification of hazards, identification of voltage bands, power
and control voltages, function of RCD's and isolators and practical examples of isolation and lock-out procedures.
Learning outcomes
Candidates will be aware of the basic checks and procedures to ensure safe working practices are followed with the use of electrically operated equipment
Electrical Safety course content
• The legal requirements regarding electrical safety
• The cause and physiological effects of electric shock
• Practical action of dealing safely with a shock victim
• Interpret safety and electricity related terminology
• Voltage bands and equipment class
• Identification of power and voltage supplies
• Identification, function/action of RCD's and isolators
• Safe systems of work
