Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 7 hours, C1
Course Delivery Options
Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to electrical safety.
It deals with the hazards of electricity and the associated rules and
regulations in relation to safety including the EN50110 and local
harmonisations, NFPA70E, DGUV 203-077.
Course Programme
Electrical Shock Hazard
- Hazard introduction
- Diving deeper into IEC 60364-4-41 and IEC 60479
- Mitigation techniques and importance of maintenance
- Use of PPE against electric shock
- High risk situations examples and discussion
Arc Flash Hazard - general session
- Hazard introduction
- Legislation, law and standards - NFPA70E, DGUV 203-077,
EN50110 and local rules
- Introduction to arc flash hazard
- Hierarchy of Controls and mitigation
- Selection and use of PPE against arc flash hazards
Arc Flash Hazard - examples and mitigation techniques
- Examples of high risk situations and discussion
- Mitigation techniques - overview and standards
- Mitigation techniques - protection system
- Mitigation techniques - arc flash detection
- Mitigation techniques - maintenance reduction systems
- Mitigation techniques - arc flash quenching systems
Who should attend
This course will benefit electrical engineers and
contractors involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical
services, as well as those responsible for ensuring electrical safety.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) specialists looking to enhance their
understanding of electrical safety will also benefit from this course.
Trainer Profile
Marcin Ruta graduated from Cracow University of
Technology in 2009 with a master’s degree. He started as a switchgear design
engineer for the General Electric Company, Poland. He continued as a Power
System Engineer for Eaton, Netherlands in the Power System Engineering and
Analysis department. Since 2018, Marcin has been providing electrical safety
consulting and conducting power system studies at MR Power Tech and MR Power
Systems, assisting customers in the EMEA region.
Testimonials
- Marcin is very knowledgeable on this important topic. His material is excellent and he provided many good examples to explain the topic – Brendan Dervan, M&E Services, Best Training
- Very knowledgeable instructor – Catherine Hughes, Dornan Engineering Ltd
- An excellent training course, very informative and the tutor had very in-depth knowledge of the subject. – Abdul Rehman Savant, ASAVRAIL
Please contact the CPD Training Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options.