Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas: Classification, Safe Handling, Operation and Maintenance

This workshop is designed to give participants comprehensive knowledge and understanding to be able to identify and describe electrical hazards and precautions that should be taken to avoid injury/ accidents in the workplace

CONTENT:

Electrical Emergencies

·       Basic rules

·       Electrical Emergencies

·       Electrical accidents

·       Working on or near energized conductors

Installation, Inspection and Maintenance

·       Area classification

·       Source of ignition

·       Equipment inspection

·       Method of protection

Potential Accidents and Hazards

·       Emergency generators

·       Battery banks

·       Battery charges

Electrical Hazards Encountered by Specific Work Group

·       Welders

·       Heavy equipment operators

·       Excavators

·       Warehouse workers

Electrical Safety Tips

·       Electrical power tools safety

·       Extension

·       Molded case circuit breakers

·       Downed power line

·       Ladders.

FOR WHOM:

Works, Services and Maintenance Personnel

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.