Senior Authorized Electrical Person Training 17th – 21st March 2025 (Weekdays)
- Description
- Reviews
Authorized Electrical Person Training program typically covers topics to ensure the safety, competence, and compliance of individuals authorized to work with or near electrical systems.
Course Content
- Electrical Safety Regulations and Standards
– OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards for electrical safety.
– NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
– Local regulatory requirements.
– Risk management and assessment.
- Roles and Responsibilities
– Definition of an Authorized Electrical Person (AEP).
– Legal obligations of an authorized person.
– Responsibilities in maintaining electrical safety.
– Communication and coordination with other personnel.
- Basic Electrical Theory
– Fundamentals of electricity: voltage, current, resistance, and power.
– Ohm’s Law and basic circuit concepts.
– AC vs. DC systems.
– Common electrical hazards (arc flash, shock, fires).
- Electrical Hazards and Risk Assessment
– Identifying electrical hazards in the workplace.
– Understanding risk control measures.
– How to conduct a risk assessment for electrical tasks.
– Effects of electrical shock on the human body.
– Arc flash, arc blast, and their dangers.
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
– Overview of LOTO and its importance.
– Equipment and systems that require LOTO.
– Steps for safe lockout and tagging out electrical systems.
– Group lockout procedures and responsibility transfers.
- Electrical Equipment and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
– Selection and use of appropriate PPE for electrical tasks.
– Maintenance and inspection of PPE.
– Requirements for insulated tools, gloves, and protective clothing.
– Arc-rated clothing for arc flash protection.
- Safe Work Practices
– Safe work distances and boundaries for energized equipment.
– Approach boundaries (limited, restricted, and prohibited).
– Procedures for working on de-energized equipment.
– Verification of de-energization.
– Grounding procedures and their importance.
- Permitting Systems and Safe Access
– Electrical work permits: when they are required and how to obtain them.
– Requirements for live work permits.
– Procedures for entering confined spaces with electrical hazards.
- Electrical Testing and Equipment Maintenance
– Use of electrical test instruments (multimeters, insulation testers, etc.).
– Inspecting electrical systems and components.
– Troubleshooting techniques for electrical systems.
– Preventive maintenance for electrical equipment.
- Emergency Procedures
– Electrical accident response (shock and arc flash).
– First aid for electrical injuries.
– Emergency contact procedures.
– Evacuation procedures in the event of an electrical incident.
- Practical Exercises and Hands-On Training
– Demonstrations of electrical isolation and LOTO procedures.
– Simulated risk assessments and hazard identification.
– Using electrical testing equipment in a controlled environment.
– Real-life scenarios for emergency response.
- Assessment and Certification
– Written exams to assess knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations.
– Practical assessments on the application of LOTO, PPE, and safe work practices.
– Certification upon successful completion.
 Optional/Advanced Modules:
– Arc Flash Hazard Analysis: Calculating incident energy and determining required PPE levels.
– High Voltage Training: Specific for personnel working with systems above 1000V.
– Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques: Focused on electrical systems in industrial or commercial setting
