Electrical Safety
A 1-day course covering key electrical hazards, safety practices, and compliance with South African regulations. Ideal for electricians, technicians, and safety officers.
Description
This 1-day course provides essential knowledge and skills for ensuring electrical safety in the workplace. Designed for electricians, technicians, and safety officers, it equips participants with tools to prevent electrical hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
Electrical safety is critical for protecting workers and ensuring compliance in industries like manufacturing, construction, and utilities. Electrical Safety is a 1-day course designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and mitigate electrical hazards. The course covers electrical safety principles, risk assessment, safe work practices, and compliance with South African Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, tailored to high-risk environments.
Participants will learn to recognize electrical hazards, such as arc flashes and shocks, and implement control measures like lockout-tagout (LOTO) and personal protective equipment (PPE). The course addresses challenges like non-compliance, inadequate training, and equipment failures, providing strategies to foster a safety-first culture. It includes guidance on interpreting electrical safety standards, such as SANS 10142-1.
Interactive exercises guide participants in conducting electrical risk assessments and applying LOTO procedures, while case studies highlight successful safety implementations. The course is ideal for professionals seeking to reduce electrical incidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance workplace safety.
By the end, attendees will be equipped to implement electrical safety practices, conduct risk assessments, and promote compliance, contributing to safer work environments.
Course Outline
Day 1: Electrical Safety Fundamentals
- Electrical hazards: Arc flash, shock, burns.
- South African OHS regulations and SANS 10142-1.
- Safe work practices: LOTO, PPE, grounding.
- Exercise: Conducting an electrical risk assessment.
Who Should Attend?
- Electricians and maintenance technicians.
- Safety officers and supervisors.
- Professionals in manufacturing, construction, or utilities.
- Individuals seeking electrical safety expertise.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand electrical safety principles and hazards.
- Conduct electrical risk assessments effectively.
- Implement LOTO and PPE for hazard control.
- Ensure compliance with South African OHS regulations.
- Promote a safety-first culture in the workplace.
- Reduce electrical incidents and improve safety.
Course Format and Duration
Live-Online