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Certificate Course in Electrical Safety at Construction Site Certificate
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Certificate Course in Electrical Safety at Construction Site

Certificate Course 45 hrs total · 2.5 hrs/day · 3 days/week

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