By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance and requirements of electrical authorization.
• Identify and manage electrical hazards and risks in the workplace.
• Implement safe systems of work, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and permit-to-work systems.
• Demonstrate competency in working on live and de-energized electrical systems.
• Comply with local, national, and international electrical safety regulations.

This course is ideal for:

• Electrical Technicians and Engineers
• Maintenance and Operations Personnel
• Supervisors and Managers responsible for electrical work
• Safety Officers and Compliance Professionals

• Comprehensive course materials and guidelines
• Practical tools for electrical risk assessment and work permits
• Templates for authorization and compliance documentation
• Certificate of Electrical Authorization upon successful completion

Day 1: Introduction to Electrical Authorization

• Purpose and importance of electrical authorization
• Legal and regulatory frameworks for electrical safety (e.g., OSHA, IEC, NFPA)
• Roles and responsibilities of authorized personnel
• Electrical hazards: Shock, arc flash, arc blast, and fire

 Day 2: Electrical Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

• Identifying electrical hazards in the workplace
• Conducting risk assessments for electrical tasks
• Safe work practices for electrical systems
• Introduction to hazard control measures: Isolation, grounding, and PPE

 Day 3: Safe Systems of Work

• Permit-to-work systems for electrical tasks
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and equipment
• Ensuring safe isolation of electrical systems
• Preparing work sites for live and de-energized work

 Day 4: Competency and Practical Skills for Electrical Work

• Testing and troubleshooting electrical systems
• Performing routine maintenance and inspections
• Handling emergency situations and fault conditions
• Hands-on exercises: Applying LOTO and safe work practices

 Day 5: Compliance, Authorization Process, and Certification

• Steps to obtain and maintain electrical authorization
• Compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Documentation and record-keeping for electrical work
• Final assessment: Practical and theoretical evaluation
• Issuance of electrical authorization certificates