The British Academy for Training and Development offers a course on electrical safety procedures, where electricity is considered one of the most important sources of energy and power, as well as a key means of comfort that makes our lives easier and more convenient. However, despite the many benefits of electricity in the lives of individuals and society, it poses risks to the safety of lives and property. It can lead to fires, explosions, and even fatalities. It must be said that electricity is dangerous for anyone who neglects or overlooks safety precautions and the instructions that must be followed during the implementation of electrical networks and connections or during use. Therefore, we will discuss examples of the factors that cause electrical accidents, the resulting damages, and ways to prevent them.

Target Audience for the Electrical Safety Procedures Course:

• Safety observers and supervisors
• Technical workers on electrical equipment and devices
• Graduates in electrical and maintenance fields
• Anyone looking to develop their skills in this area

Objectives of the Electrical Safety Procedures Course:

By the end of the course, participants will achieve the following benefits:

• Knowledge of the key principles of electrical hazards
• Understanding of electrical safety principles
• Awareness of methods for electrical hazard safety
• Recognition of the health risks associated with electrical hazards
• Experience with electrical distribution inspection systems
• Familiarity with key engineering principles in electrical safety.

Basics of Electrical Hazards:

• Important concepts.
• How electricity reaches us.
• What is the importance of electrical safety?
• Electrical hazards.

Principles of Electrical Safety:

• Risk analysis process.
• Understanding the safety hierarchy.
• What are the levels of risk control?
• Stages of electrical safety.

Safety from Electrical Hazards:

• Terminology.
• Ohm's Law.
• Electrical hazards.
• Personal protective equipment when working with electricity.
• How to prevent electrical accidents.
• OSHA requirements related to electricity.
• Some electrical hazards.

Health Effects of Electrical Hazards:

• What are the effects of electric shock?
• What are the current pathways through the human body?
• Factors affecting current's impact on the body.
• Risks of exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Engineering Principles in Electrical Safety:

• Recognizing the importance of electrical safety.
• How to control hazards.
• Insulation methods.
• Grounding.
• Automatic disconnection.
• Isolation.
• Secondary methods.

Inspection of the Electrical Distribution System:

• What are the components of the electrical distribution system?
• Electrical installations and connections.
• Identifying electrical hazards.