General Electrical Safety
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The General Electrical Safety program is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and safe work practices for handling electrical systems and equipment in the workplace. It covers electrical hazards, risk management, inspection procedures, and emergency response. Participants will learn to identify unsafe conditions, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and apply preventive measures to minimize electrical accidents and injuries.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | General Electrical Safety |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
1. Introduction to Electrical Safety
Understanding the importance of electrical safety, basic principles of electricity, and common electrical hazards.
2. Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Overview of electrical safety standards, codes of practice, and employer/employee responsibilities.
3. Electrical Hazards and Risk Assessment
Identifying shock, arc flash, and fire hazards, and learning how to assess and control associated risks.
4. Safe Work Practices and Procedures
Implementing safe methods for working with live and de-energized circuits, tools, and equipment.
5. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Systems
Learning isolation procedures to prevent accidental energization during maintenance or repair.
6. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Equipment
Conducting routine inspections and ensuring compliance with safety requirements for electrical tools and systems.
7. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selecting and using appropriate PPE, including insulating gloves, arc-rated clothing, and face shields.
8. Emergency Response and First Aid
Responding effectively to electrical incidents, shocks, and burns, and applying first aid measures.
9. Electrical Fire Safety and Prevention
Understanding causes of electrical fires and implementing preventive and firefighting measures.
10. Promoting Electrical Safety Awareness
Encouraging safe behavior, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement in workplace electrical safety culture.
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Reduces electrical incidents and improves hazard awareness.
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Promotes safe practices when working with or around electricity.
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Enhances compliance with workplace safety standards.
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Builds confidence in handling electrical emergencies safely.
Electricians, maintenance staff, engineers, supervisors, and workers exposed to electrical systems in industrial, construction, or commercial environments.
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Assessment Type, Written and practical evaluation.
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Format, 30 multiple-choice questions and a hands-on safety demonstration.
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Total Questions, 30 theory-based questions plus practical performance test.
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Passing Score, 70 percent minimum.
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Duration, 60 minutes written, 20 minutes practical.
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Certification, GESW-024 General Electrical Safety Certificate awarded upon completion.
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