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Certificate Course in Electrical Safety at Construction Site
Course Modules
Unit I – Basics of Electrical Safety
- Basic electrical concepts
- Electrical hazards at construction sites
- Electric shock, burns, and electrocution
- Common causes of electrical accidents
- Electrical safety rules
Unit II – Electrical Equipment and Tools
- Safe use of electrical tools and equipment
- Cables, wires, plugs, and sockets
- Portable electrical equipment
- Inspection and maintenance
- Defective equipment identification
- Proper storage and handling
Unit III – Protection Against Electrical Hazards
- Earthing and grounding
- Fuse, MCB, and circuit breakers
- RCCB/ELCB and protection devices
- Electrical isolation
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Safe distance from live electrical lines
- Protection from overhead and underground cables
Unit IV – Construction Site Electrical Safety
- Temporary electrical installations
- Distribution boards and panels
- Cable routing and protection
- Electrical work near water and wet areas
- Generator and power supply safety
- Lighting and emergency power
- Housekeeping around electrical installations
Unit V – Safe Electrical Work Practices
- Permit-to-work system
- De-energizing before work
- Testing before touching
- Use of insulated tools and PPE
- Work near live electrical systems
- Electrical inspection and maintenance
- Roles and responsibilities of workers and supervisors
Unit VI – Emergency Response
- Electrical accident response
- Electric shock first aid
- Emergency isolation of power
- Fire caused by electrical faults
- Emergency reporting
- Electrical safety mock drill