Safe Electrical Work Practices

What you'll learn

• Describe the three electrical hazard mechanisms - shock, arc flash and fire - and how each injures people
• Explain why dead working is the default and what must be true before any live work is permitted
• Apply the isolate-and-prove-dead sequence in the correct order, including proving the tester before and after the dead test
• Relate electrical isolation to permit-to-work and lockout/tagout discipline, including personal locks and controlled hand-back
• Explain approach boundaries, barriers and the purpose of arc-rated PPE, and distinguish competent from authorised persons
• Carry out user-level inspection of portable electrical equipment and remove defective items from service

Curriculum

Progress through each competency level in order.