Safe Work Near Exposed Live Parts
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Safe Work Near Exposed Live Parts
Who Should Attend
Persons who are required to perform work around energised electrical parts such as overhead lines and require authority to reduce the exclusion zone.
Aim
To give the participant the necessary skills to enable them to achieve approval to work as an authorised person. Completion of this course alone does not entitle you to work as an authorised person without the approval of the person in control of the parts. This course does not allow you to work as an authorised person for determining the insulation integrity of insulated lines and cables.
Course Outline
On completion of this course, participants will have an understanding of:
- Obligations of employers, self employed persons and employees under the Electrical Safety Act and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety Act and other relevant Acts and Codes of Practice
- Risk Management for electrical equipment
- Electrical Theory, Step & Touch potential, Fault levels
- Identification of High voltage and Low voltage lines including ways of determining the voltage levels and levels of insulation.
- Understanding causes and risks of insulated conductors being damaged
- Determination of exclusions zones for various activities
- Systems of work including safety observers
- Emergency procedures
Training Material
Participants will receive Course Notes, a copy of the Code of Practice for working near exposed live parts and an Electrical Risk Assessment
Assessments
Participants will undertake practical and written assessments and completion of an electrical risk assessment for a task outlined by the trainer.
Outcome
Participants who demonstrate competency by successfully completing all assessments will receive a Statement of Attendance.
Delivery
The course will be delivered via a face-to-face format in ASTA's training rooms or on site dependent on client requirements.
Duration
1 Day - Note - Minimum participant numbers apply
Investment
For course costs, please contact our office on 07 4153 2800
