Course title:

Essentials of electrical safety (EGN01)- 8^th Run

Course Duration: 1-day / 7hrs

Course fee: S$ 350.00, 

Class size: 15pax, Course

Date: 24th SEP 2024

Trainer: Er. Tan Chong Poh / Er. Murugaiah Selvam 

(Note: Profiles of the trainers are available at  https://www.eeti.com.sg)

Introduction

Knowledge of Electrical Safety is common to all and applicable everywhere (e.g., from Residential premises to industrial and commercial). Laws, Regulations, codes of Practice and other procedures, awareness programs, and in-house training provide an understanding of the nature of electrical incidents and reduce/minimize the impact on the People, Property, and Live stocks.

In General, the above training practices are mainly associated with electrical-related jobs (e.g., Electricians, Electrical Technicians, Electrical Engineers, etc.). But, in reality, most of us require switching on the lights/ using home appliances/extension cords, etc., In this sense, we believe in Electrical Safety knowledge and awareness for all. So that we can minimize/prevent electrical incidents/accidents. Hence, we designed this curriculum to suit and provide a better understanding of Electrical Safety for all.

Objective 

This one-day course covers basic knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, codes of practices, and safe approaches to handling electrical wires, equipment, etc., where we use it. There will be breaks between sessions, allowing Q and A, continuous assessment in the form of random quizzes, Past incidents through case studies, and group discussions to strengthen the knowledge/awareness of Electrical Safety.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for all who can read, write, and speak English. Regardless of the trade specializes in and homemakers, workers, supervisors and includes practitioners who are electricians, electrical technicians, engineers, technical executives, supervisors, etc., dealing with electrical installation design, construction, operation, and maintenance work, etc.

The course is also suitable for the company management, safety practitioners, and owners of the electrical installations, Contractors, etc., to attend and understand basic electrical Safety and take appropriate action to enhance safety management of the facilities, workplace, and living spaces.

What Participants Will Learn

This course is designed to apply electrical safety knowledge wherever & whenever using electricity and electrical installations under the current regulatory framework to enhance the installations’ capability and operation confidence level. Most importantly, at the end of this course, participants will gain confidence and acquire the necessary knowledge in practical applications of electrical Safety and the regulatory requirements imposed to perform better in their roles safely. Make it electrically safe at home/premises.

Course Contents:

• Electrical installation safety.
• Electrical hazards, working with electricity.
• Competent persons/LEW and electrical work
• Applicable regulations of installation safety requirements
• SCDF Acts, Codes & Regulations
• RCCB and safety, Electrical shock
• Devices for protection against overcurrent
• Devices for protection against overcurrent
• Prevention of electrical injury
• Electrical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintenance of electrical equipment
• Types of Electrical Maintenance
• Prevents electrical accidents.
• Case study, Quiz
• Summary