Basic Electrical Safety Training
Course outcomes: Basic Electrical Safety
- Fundamental concepts of electricity; a cornerstone of the course,
- Electrical Terminology; essential for clear and effective communication,
- Effects of electricity on the human body; a critical aspect of safety,
- Electrical Shock; understanding its causes and effects,
- Preventing and Dealing with Electrical Shock; key strategies for maintaining safety,
- Common electrical hazards; awareness is the first step towards prevention,
- Electrical protective devices; tools for enhancing safety,
- Grounding / Earthing; a fundamental safety procedure,
- Hand Held Electrical Tools; their safe and effective use,
- Guarding of Live Parts; a crucial preventive measure,
- Do’s and Don’ts; guidelines for safe practices,
- Electrical Myths and Misconceptions; dispelling incorrect beliefs,
- Electrical Requirements; understanding and complying with regulations.
Purpose of the course:
Primarily, the goal is to ensure that unnecessary risks in terms of electricity are avoided. Consequently, this contributes to making the workplace safer
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- Understanding Electrical Hazards: The course should educate participants about common electrical hazards in the workplace, such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions.
- Safe Work Practices: Participants should learn safe work practices when working with or near electricity. This might include proper use of tools and equipment, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe installation and maintenance practices.
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- Emergency Response: Crucially, participants should learn how to respond effectively to electrical emergencies. This not only includes first aid procedures for electric shock but also procedures for dealing with electrical fires
- Risk Assessment: Importantly, the course should teach participants how to assess electrical risks in the workplace. This encompasses tasks such as identifying potential hazards and, subsequently, taking appropriate preventive measures
Target group:
This course is aimed at all persons other than qualified electricians who may be exposed to electricity at the workplace.
Certificates:
Attendance certificates will be issued electronically, in PDF.
SAQA unit standard aligned :
This course is not unit-standard aligned.
