Electrical Equipment and Safety: Operation, Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

An electrical hazard can cause serious injury on the person that work on or around electrical equipment. This course will cover common electrical equipment and components, as well as provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform electrical maintenance troubleshooting. It will also cover Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) circuit concepts, transformer types of uses and their interaction in an electrical circuit, as well as the necessary knowledge to work on and fix motor control circuits. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: -

Apply tools and techniques to perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of various types of electrical equipment

Minimize risks by identifying the hazards associated with electrical energy and by complying with safety guidelines

Describe and used standard for the protection of individual from the effects of electrical hazard

Content

Electrical Concepts and Terminology

• Basic Atomic Structure
• Electrical Terminology
• Understanding Voltage, Current, Resistance
• Inductance, Magnetism and Capacitance
• Direct Current and Alternating Current

Electrical Maintenance Planning

• Definition of Planned Maintenance
• Recommended Maintenance Periodicities
• Factors that Affect Periodicities
• Scheduling Tips

Electrical Hazards and Protective Measures

• Electrical Hazards
• Causes of Electrical Hazards
• Electric Shock and Protection
• Different Protective Measures
• Arch Flash

Electrical Components: Operation, Controls and Maintenance

• Circuit Breakers
• Protective Breakers
• Motor Control Center
• Test Equipment
• Transformers

Hazard Assessment Concerns for Live Electrical Work

• Determining What Hazards are Involved
• Developing Measures to Reduce Risks
• Identifying the Risks Involved
• Implementing the Measures
• Documenting the Process
• Reviewing Process

For Whom: Electrical Maintenance Personnel, Electrical Managers, Supervisors, Electrical Engineers, Controls Technicians Electrical Contractors, Electrical Professionals and Other Professionals responsible for the operation, maintenance, and safety functions