In this course, we look at the regulations, hazards and concepts behind electrical safety, and give detailed guidance into working safely and legally with electrical circuits and appliances.
Even for non-tradespersons, the normal working day often requires simple electrical maintenance is jobs such as bulb replacement and changing plugs. In this course, we look at the regulations, hazards and concepts behind electrical safety, and give detailed guidance into working safely and legally with electrical circuits and appliances.
Aims And Objectives:
This course aims to detail the risks, concepts and legislation behind electrical safety for non-tradespersons.
This course can be tailored to suit individual customer requirements and delivered at your site or place of business.
Duration:
This is a one-day course.
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, learners are expected to have a good understanding of both spoken and written English.
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for any non-tradesperson who is required to manage simple electrical duties as part of their daily work.
It is also ideal for any staff who manage or supervise electrical work being done.
Contents:
This course is divided into 15 topics:
The hazards and dangers of electricity
Methods of protection from electrical shock, fire and burns
The purpose and selection of protection devices
Fuses
Miniature circuit breakers
Residual current devices
Requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
What is a ‘competent person’?
Managing electrical contractors and works on site
Live working
Safe isolation of electrical circuits
The meaning of the ‘defence’ (Regulation 29)
Management of electrical systems
Requirements for fixed wiring testing
Requirements for Portable Appliance (PAT) testing
Course Benefits:
This course aims to give clear insight to anyone involved with electrical awareness and safety who is not a qualified tradesperson. By covering the legislation, concepts and hazards around electrical safety, it aims to reduce accidents, improve health and safety policy and inform employees as to proper procedure.
Certification:
Learners will be given a Certificate of Attendance on successful completion of the course.
Trading for over 25 years, OMS was founded by Clive Ormerod to build on his extensive experience and to provide consultancy and training services to the highest possible standards and with a culture that is recognised as highly ethical. With a clear focus on listening to its customers, OMS has grown through developing solutions that meet customer needs and aspirations.
Today, OMS has a core team at its head office and training centre in Leicestershire, as well as a number of other training venues throughout the Midlands and UK and a network of specialist associates, enabling it to provide a broad range of expertise to public and private sector organisations of all sizes. Applying their consultancy and training principles to their own company, OMS has a clear focus on empowering and investing in the team.
Developing Strong Working Relationships:
Health and Safety and Consultancy services are relevant to all kinds of organisations, from SMEs to large blue-chip clients. For over 23 years we have dedicated our Health & Safety and Consultancy expertise to a diverse range of clients, and have developed a number of long-term working partnerships as a result of our experience and commitment.
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