Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Description

Accidents and deaths result from equipment becoming ‘live’ due to electrical faults, lack of maintenance, or short circuit. Electrical accidents are most often caused by a combination of factors, such as a lack of training; lack of supervision; inadequate work practices; poorly maintained equipment or installation; and a hazardous work place environment.
The purpose of this program is to provide participants with a basic understanding of Electrical Safety to help identify and report any electrical hazards you may come across during your day-to-day duties so that you can help to prevent any injuries, damage to equipment or even death.

At the completion of this program you will be able to:

1. Identify types of hazards associated with electricity;
2. Identify different voltages;
3. Understand how electric shock can occur;
4. Have a knowledge of the effects of electrical current on the human body; and
5. Follow correct reporting procedures for electrical hazards.