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