CODE T042 DURATION 90mins LANGUAGE English UK EXPIRY Never Expires Level Awareness Target audience All relevant personnel. Course Goal/Description This course focuses on the Electrical Safety Rules, work practices, systems and procedures that are put in place to protect the health and safety of personnel working on or near electrical systems and equipment. This course is based on industry best practice, in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and HSG85 Electricity at work: Safe working practices. Learning Objectives LO1 Identify the hazards involved when working with electricityLO2 Identify the main causes of electrical accidentsLO3 Define key electrical terminologyLO4 Identify the main legislation associated with electricity at workLO5 Describe the importance and purpose of Electrical Safety Rules and their relation to safe systems of workLO6 Identify the types of work to which the Electrical Safety Rules applyLO7 Describe the typical roles and responsibilities involved in carrying out work on electrical equipmentLO8 Explain the 'dead' and 'live' working requirementsLO9 Describe the planning and preparation requirements for work on electrical equipmentLO10 Explain the rules for working in hazardous areasLO11 Define what electrical isolation isLO12 Identify the key steps in the electrical isolation processLO13 Describe lock out and tag outLO14 Explain the requirements for proving equipment deadLO15 Explain the earthing requirementsLO16 Identify the information to be detailed on the Electrical Isolation certificateLO17 Describe the requirements for de-isolationLO18 Explain the rules for work on extra low voltage equipmentLO19 Explain the rules for work on low voltage equipmentLO20 Explain the rules for work on high voltage equipmentLO21 Explain the rules for the testing of electrical equipmentLO22 Explain the rules for working in switch roomsLO23 Explain the rules for working with capacitorsLO24 Explain the portable electrical equipment requirementsLO25 Identify the specialised items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that may be required when working on electrical equipmentLO26 Identify the actions to take to deal with electric shock