Course Overview
This 5-day intensive training program equips electrical engineers, safety officers, and maintenance personnel with comprehensive knowledge of electrical hazards, risk mitigation strategies, and safe work practices. Participants will learn to identify, assess, and control electrical dangers in industrial, commercial, and residential installations according to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and IEC standards.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify electrical hazards (shock, arc flash, electromagnetic fields)
- Implement NFPA 70E safety protocols for electrical work
- Perform risk assessments for electrical systems
- Select and use PPE for electrical hazards
- Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Investigate electrical incidents using root cause analysis
- Design safer electrical installations
- Comply with international electrical safety standards
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for:
- Electrical Engineers & Technicians
- Occupational Health & Safety Professionals
- Facility Maintenance Managers
- Industrial Plant Operators
- Construction Site Supervisors
- Energy Utility Workers
- Electrical Inspectors
Course Modules
Module 1: Fundamentals of Electrical Hazards
- Physics of electrical injuries (shock, burns, arc flash)
- Effects of current on the human body
- Common causes of electrical accidents
- Case studies of major electrical incidents
Module 2: Electrical Safety Standards
- NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
- OSHA 1910 Subpart S (Electrical Standards)
- IEC 61140 (Protection against electric shock)
- Local electrical codes and regulations
Module 3: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Approach boundaries (limited, restricted, prohibited)
- Arc flash hazard calculations
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Hazardous area classification (NEC 500/505)
Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Arc-rated clothing selection
- Voltage-rated gloves and tools
- Face and head protection
- PPE inspection and maintenance
Module 5: Safe Work Practices
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Energized work permits
- Temporary electrical installations
- Working at heights with electrical equipment
Module 6: Electrical Incident Prevention
- Equipment maintenance strategies
- Grounding and bonding requirements
- Overcurrent protection coordination
- Residual current devices (RCDs)
Module 7: Emergency Response
- First aid for electrical shock
- Arc flash emergency procedures
- Fire extinguishing for electrical fires
- Incident investigation techniques