This e-book will also assist Electrical Trainers to
provide an electrical safety system for Electrical Workers to work with
by following a proven process.
This e-book contains the following dynamic processes and information:
- Electric Shock Consequences and Effects (Page 6)
- Risk Management (Page 10)
- Risk Assessment (Page 11)
- The hazards associated with each task; (Page 13)
- The risk exposure involved; (Page 14)
- The control measures to be adopted (Page 13)
- Review of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) (Page 19)
- Working with Existing Electrical Systems (Page 20)
- Trenching and Excavation (Road Crossings) (Page 24)
- Trenching and Excavation (Page 28)
- Installing Underground Conduits and Pits (Page 32)
- Installing Cable Support Systems (Page 37)
- Installing Cables (Page 43)
- Installing Switchboards and Heavy Electrical Equipment (Page 48)
- Installing Lights (Page 53)
- Installing Electrical Accessories (Page 61)
- Testing and Commissioning (Page 67)
- Establish procedures for energy isolation (Page 71)
- Work Methods and Further Risk Assessments (Page 14)
- Maintain records of training or instruction (Page 5)
- Danger Tags shall be placed before work is begun on a piece of equipment (Page 89)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Low Voltage rescue competency training shall be provided to all electrical workers (Page 9)
- Earth, concrete and wet or damp timbers are conducting materials (Page 8)
- Always
use personal protective equipment and remember that PPE is the last
control measure in the hierarchy of control. Always use PPE in
conjunction with other protective devices i.e. insulating barriers etc.
(Page 8)
- Work on live equipment shall not to be carried out unless allowed under local legislative or contractual arrangements. (Page 7)
- Ensure that only trained, qualified and competent people carry out work on electrical systems. (Page 5)
- Local Legislations and Regulations to be fully explained before commencing the activity (Legal Requirement)
- Lock Out System (Page 92)
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