General Electrical Safety
The PIMS General Electrical Safety course provides practical awareness of electrical hazards and the precautions required when working with or near electrical systems and equipment. Electrical risks can result...
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Program Overview
The PIMS General Electrical Safety course provides practical awareness of electrical hazards and the precautions required when working with or near electrical systems and equipment. Electrical risks can result in electric shock, burns, fires, equipment damage and fatal electrocution when appropriate controls are not followed.
The programme covers electrical hazard recognition, circuit protection, lockout and tagout principles, portable electrical equipment, overhead power lines, insulated tools and safer electrical working practices.
What You'll Learn
- Fundamentals of electrical safety
- Recognition of electrical hazards
- Basic electrical concepts
- Electrical circuits and equipment
- Electric shock, burns and electrocution
- Protective devices and circuit protection
- Safe electrical working practices
- Lockout and tagout principles
- Portable electrical tools and equipment
- Overhead power-line hazards
- Insulated tools and protective equipment
- Electrical testing considerations
- Electrical emergency awareness
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
- Electricians
- Electrical Supervisors
- Electrical Managers
- Maintenance personnel
- Health and Safety Professionals
- Workers who use or work near electrical equipment
Key Benefits
After completing the PIMS General Electrical Safety course, participants should be better prepared to:
- Recognise common workplace electrical hazards
- Understand how electric shock, burns and electrical fires occur
- Apply appropriate electrical risk-control measures
- Improve awareness of lockout and tagout practices
- Understand the role of circuit-protection devices
- Use portable electrical equipment more safely
- Recognise hazards from overhead electrical lines
- Improve preparedness for electrical emergencies
Assessment & Evaluation
The PIMS General Electrical Safety examination is open book and must be completed within 2 hours. Learners must achieve a minimum score of 65% to pass.
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