Electrical Awareness
The safe control of electricity is a fundamental requirement for anyone who is involved in working with electricity, in any capacity.
Duration: 1 day
Cost: £130 + VAT
Available dates: 7 November 2011
(Overview)
This course is suitable for anyone whose work requires a basic understanding of the safe use of electricity (i.e. plant operatives, maintenance engineers, caretakers). Although not expected to carry out electrical duties, an understaning of how to work safely with electrical equipment is required.
The course gives an overview of the legislative requirements and non-statutory regulations that must be complied with, combined with basic safety and isolation procedures.
 Introduction and overview
Employer/employee responsibilities under the Health & safety at Work act
An overview of the Electricity at Work Regulations
Introduction to BS7671 and its relationship to statutory legislation
Understanding of electric shock and its effects on the body
Safe isolation procedure/ theory
Protective devices
Safe isolation procedure/ practical assessment
Questions and Answers
This course can be delivered at your premises should you prefer.
*We will discount 20% from the full course price per person booking on to the 7th November 2011 Electrical Awareness course
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