ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT HANDLING, HAZARDS & SAFETY MEASURES IN WORKING AREA
Course Introduction
Electricity is a vital resource but also an invisible hazard. Without proper awareness, it can cause shocks, burns, fires, and even fatalities. This 2-day training equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and safe practices needed to work with or around electricity.
Objectives
- Understand how electricity works and its potential hazards.
- Identify risks such as electric shock, arc flash, and fire.
- Apply correct safety measures, including PPE, grounding, and LOTO procedures.
- Respond effectively to electrical accidents and emergencies.
- Strengthen workplace safety through proper electrical practices.
Who Should Attend
- Workers, technicians, line leaders, supervisors, and engineers
- Anyone working with or around electrical systems
Lessons Module
- How Electricity Works – Shocks, electrocution, and power line risks.
- Factors of Electrical Shock – Impact on the human body.
- Hazard Control & Safe Practices – PPE, safe work procedures, LOTO.
- Arc Flash Awareness – Causes, risks, prevention.
- Protecting Yourself – Grounding, GFCI, hazard control.
- Electrical Systems – Single-phase, three-phase, and DC systems.
- Earthing & Protection – Importance and methods.
- Hazard Recognition & Remedies – Workplace and domestic risks.
- Electricity Generation & Transmission (Overview) – Power stations, transformers, distribution.
Benefits
- Stronger awareness of electrical hazards
- Ability to identify and control electrical risks at work
- Knowledge of emergency response procedures
- Improved compliance with workplace safety requirements
- Safer and more productive working environment
- 2 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Interactive presentations
- Real-life case studies
- Group discussions and problem-solving activities
- Hands-on workshop and Q&A
