Day 1: Fundamentals of Electrical Safety
- Importance of electrical safety in industrial settings
- Overview of electrical hazards: Shock, arc flash, and arc blast
- Hazardous areas and classifications
- Introduction to electrical safety standards: OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEC, and IEEE
Day 2: Risk Assessment and Hazard Mitigation
- Identifying electrical hazards in the workplace
- Conducting risk assessments and safety audits
- Implementing control measures: Isolation, grounding, and insulation
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe isolation practices
Day 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safe Work Practices
- Selecting and using appropriate PPE for electrical work
- Importance of maintenance and inspection of safety equipment
- Best practices for working on energized and de-energized equipment
- Safe use of tools and instruments in industrial environments
Day 4: Emergency Response and Incident Management
- Preparing for electrical emergencies: Training and drills
- First aid and CPR for electrical injuries
- Managing electrical fires and using fire suppression systems
- Case studies: Lessons learned from industrial electrical incidents
Day 5: Compliance, Documentation, and Safety Culture
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Developing and implementing electrical safety policies and procedures
- Record-keeping and reporting of safety incidents
- Promoting a safety culture in the workplace
- Final assessment, Q&A, and course wrap-up