By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Identify and control sources of electrical hazards, including shock, arc, and blast.
- Understand and apply safety procedures for low, medium, and high voltage systems.
- Perform inspections and testing of electrical safety equipment effectively.
- Implement grounding and bonding techniques for electrical systems and equipment.
- Apply electrical maintenance practices to enhance safety and reliability.
- Understand regulatory requirements and standards, including NFPA 70E, for electrical safety.
- Conduct accident prevention, investigation, and first aid procedures for electrical incidents.
- Address human factors and organizational structures to improve safety management.
- Utilize effective safety training methods to enhance workplace safety culture.
DAY 1
Introduction to Electrical Safety and Hazard Analysis
Introduction to Construction Safety Program
- Overview of electrical safety principles and programme objectives
- Importance of safety in industrial electrical operations
Hazards of Electricity
- Conducting hazard analysis for shock, arc, and blast
- Exploring causes and protective strategies for electrical hazards
Basic Physics of Electrical Hazards
- Understanding the science behind electrical risks
- Analyzing the impact of electrical energy on equipment and personnel
- Practical Exercise: Conducting a hazard analysis for a sample electrical system, identifying risks and proposing protective strategies
DAY 2
Safety Procedures and Methods
- Applying the six-step safety method and conducting job briefings
- Determining when to work on energized vs. de-energized systems
- Implementing safe switching practices for power systems
Energy Control Programs
- Understanding lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures for hazardous energy control
- Using voltage measurement techniques and safety grounds
Field Safety Practices
- Setting up barriers, warning signs, and field marking for potential hazards
- Utilizing tools and test equipment for safe operations
- Conducting the one-minute safety audit
- Practical Exercise: Simulating a lockout-tagout procedure and performing a one-minute safety audit on a sample electrical setup
DAY 3
Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Systems
- Understanding general requirements for system and equipment grounding
- Applying grounding and bonding techniques to enhance safety
Electrical Safety Equipment
- Inspecting and testing personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety tools
- Ensuring proper use and maintenance of safety equipment
Regulatory Safety Requirements
- Reviewing key standards and resources for electrical safety compliance
- Understanding the role of regulations in equipment design and operation
- Practical Exercise: Inspecting and testing sample electrical safety equipment, followed by designing a grounding plan for a system
DAY 4
Electrical Maintenance and Safety
- Implementing reliability-centered maintenance and eight-step maintenance programs
- Determining maintenance frequency and condition-based maintenance strategies
- Addressing maintenance requirements for specific equipment and locations
Electrical Safety by Design
- Incorporating safety principles into electrical system design
- Evaluating design impacts on operational safety
- Practical Exercise: Developing a maintenance schedule for a sample electrical system, incorporating safety-by-design principles
DAY 5
Accident Prevention, Investigation, and First Aid
- Strategies for preventing electrical accidents
- Conducting accident investigations and applying first aid for electrical incidents
Medical and Statistical Updates on Electrical Trauma
- Reviewing medical impacts and statistics related to electrical injuries
Human Factors and Safety Management
- Addressing human factors in electrical safety
- Understanding safety management and organizational structures
Safety Training Methods and NFPA 70E
- Implementing effective safety training methods and systems
- Reviewing NFPA 70E, arc flash calculations, and safety procedures for low, medium, and high voltage systems
