When this course is done, the participants will have the knowledge and skills to apply electrical safety principles within switchgear settings, ensuring all tasks, maintenance, and operations are performed safely and in accordance with the policies of relevant safety frameworks.

Learning Outcomes from Training: Basics of Switchgears and Electrical Safety

• Gain the learning objectives related to the switchgear systems and their parts, and their functions within the network of electrical distribution.
• Grasp fundamental electrical safety aspects that apply to the operations and installations of switchgear including the identification of risks and how to control them.

Evaluating the Level of Risk Associated with Operative Work Related to Electrical Switchgear

• Help learners identify typical electrical safety risks linked to switchgear devices like electrical arcs, short circuiting, and high voltage scoping.
• Explain the uniqueness of electrical isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for the maintenance and repair works aimed at accident and injury prevention.

Standards of Care and Maintenance of Electrical Devices Protective Measures

• Relearn the safety measures and protocols relevant to the installation, operation, and maintenance of switchgear to include IEC and NEC standards and regulations.
• Learn how to perform maintenance routines and checks so the switchgear remains functional and safe during operations.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Electrical Work

• Know the personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to work with switchgear, including insulating gloves, arc flash clothing, and face shields.
• Learn the proper use and maintenance of PPE to protect the safety of workers when operating or maintaining switchgear.

Emergency Procedures and Incident Response in Switchgear Systems

• Master the electrical emergencies such as fire, electrical shock, and system fault involving switchgear.
• Identify critical aspects of electrical accidents including evacuation procedures, first aid for shock, and emergency communications.

Training will be conducted via Microsoft Team Meeting, online. Meeting invites will be shared on the day before the first day of training.

Successful candidates will be awarded with completion certificate awarded by Phoenix Safety Consultants UK

This course will be useful for a wide range of professionals including but not limited to:

• Safety managers and coordinators having major responsibilities of occupational safety and health.
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Environmental health and safety specialists
• Construction workers and site managers
• Manufacturing and industrial plant workers
• Human resources personnel for better understanding of occupational safety and health to support business continuity
• Facility managers
• Risk and insurance managers
• Health and safety consultants
• Office and administrative workers
• Anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of occupational health and safety, and how to minimize workplace hazards and ensure the well-being of employees.
• Anyone carrying out work in Switchgears including employees and the self-employed; and safety consultants and advisers.

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All students must achieve a minimum 70% score to successfully pass the examination.