ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES

Course Outline:
This course addresses the dangers of working with electricity and provides guidance on the precautions required to stay safe. The course also identifies the roles and responsibilities of electrical personnel and provides instruction on procedures to be followed when carrying out electrical isolations.

Learning Objectives:

• LO1: Describe the purpose of the Electrical Safety Rules
• LO2: Identify the roles and responsibilities of electrical personnel
• LO3: Outline the PPE to be worn for electrical work
• LO4: Explain the function of Switch Rooms
• LO5: Explain the function of a switching programme
• LO6: Describe the documentation required for electrical work
• LO7: Outline the reporting procedure for faults
• LO8: Describe the procedures to be followed when carrying out electrical isolations
• LO9: Describe the procedure for working on High Voltage Equipment
• LO10: Describe the procedure for the handling of cables
• LO11: Describe the procedure for working on Low Voltage systems
• LO12: Describe the procedure for working on telecommunications equipment
• LO13: Describe the precautions to be taken in hazardous areas
• LO14: Explain the actions to take in an emergency