Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Course Overview
Electricity is an invisible danger and the most common cause of death in the workplace. Electrical hazards can exist in every workplace and can lead to electrocution, electric shocks, burns, falls, and also increase the risk of fire. Electricians and engineers who directly work with electricity are aware of the dangers, however, other workers who are indirectly working with electricity every day, also need to be aware of electrical safety.
This course will provide learners with an understanding of the issues associated with electrical safety and will allow them to develop techniques to reduce the risk of accidents and injury while working around electricity.
All organisations in Australia must follow the Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations set by state governments. Both managers and employees need to follow safety policies and procedures in order to prevent injuries and accidents at work. This course is aimed at staff who need to have a fundamental understanding of electrical safety in the workplace.
Key Content- Introduction - Why is electrical safety important?
- The dangers of electricity.
- Electricity at work.
- Occupational Health and Safety Laws and Regulations.
- Australian Standards.
- Employers' responsibilities.
- Electrical hazards.
- Electrical injuries and emergency procedures - First Aid.
- Electrical equipment.
- Testing and tagging.
- Who can work with the installation of electrical equipment?
- RCDS - Residual Current Devices.
- Electrical Protective Devices.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:- List the benefits of electrical safety awareness.
- Identify electrical hazards in the workplace.
- Minimise the risk of electrical hazards.
- Describe the four types of electrical injuries.
- Follow emergency procedures.
- Explain the testing and tagging procedures in their workplace.