Course description
Renewable energy projects including Solar and Wind power generation are a fast-growing industry employing very modern technology.
During installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of these power systems, qualified electrical workers will be called upon to perform preventative maintenance and to diagnose and repair faults. Workers are exposed to electrical hazards including high voltage electric shock and high arc flash levels and arc blast unless training and appropriate electrical safe work practice measures are in place.
This two-day program combines in-depth exploration of the workplace electrical safety standard, CSA Z462-24 and NFPA-70E with practical exercises on how to assess and mitigate hazards for anyone working on or near electrical equipment. It is designed to meet the needs of all workers with a great emphasis put on changing work patterns, methods and safety culture.
We use real-life examples of electrical accidents to promote open discussion and analysis of the events ensuring maximum buy-in from every student and conformance to company safe work practices and procedures contributing to a safer workplace by eliminating high-risk behaviors and reducing downtime.
The overall objective being that participants truly have the knowledge and can demonstrate the skills to perform their electrical operating tasks safely and properly, and prove that your managers have fulfilled their due diligence requirements under all legislation beyond the shadow of a reasonable doubt.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Who should attend: Substation Electricians, Engineers, Commercial and Industrial Electricians, Instrumentation Mechanics, Technicians, Managers & Safety Professionals.
Training content
I. Electrical Hazards
Objective: To describe the most common electrical hazards that workers are exposed to
- • Shock and Electrocution
- • Arc Flash
- • Arc Blast
- • Stray Voltages, Capacitive, Inductive, Step & Touch Potential, Ground Potential Rise
- • Overhead and Underground Power Lines
II. Responsibilities
Objective: To provide students with a working knowledge of the regulations that apply to electrical work and their level of responsibility
- • OH&S Legislation and the Workplace Electrical Safety Standard CSA Z-462 / NFPA-70E
- • Definition of a Qualified Electrical Worker
- • Training & Competency requirements for a Qualified Electrical Worker
- • Electrical Safety Program
- • Energized Work & Energized Work Permit
III. Electrical Hazard Mitigation
Objective: To provide students with work methods to eliminate or reduce shock and arc flash levels while not relying solely on personal protective equipment
- • How to achieve an Electrically Safe Work Condition
- • Safe Practices when Working On or Near Energized Electrical Circuits
- • Key Boundaries including Limited and Restricted Approach Boundaries, Arc Flash Boundary and Working Distance, Minimum Approach Boundaries
- Effect of Current, Time & Distance on Arc Flash Energy
- • Recognizing Abnormal Electrical Maintenance Conditions
- • Selecting the Correct Personal Protective Equipment
- • Shock & Arc Flash Risk Assessment
- • Safe Work Practices and Standard Operating Procedures
- • Arc Flash Reduction Switches
- • Switching Procedures
IV. Recognizing Hazards
Objective: Learn to recognize all energy sources and hazards created by various electrical equipment and devices.
- • Solar panels
- • Inverter Systems
- • Combiner Boxes
- • Grounding and Bonding
- • Insulation
- • Cables
- • Padmount and Substation Power Transformers
- • Point of Interconnect
- • Collector network
- • Recloser
- • Instrument Transformers
- Disconnects
- • Low, Medium & High Voltage Switchgear
- • Circuit Breakers and Protective Relays
- • Fuses
- • Battery & UPS Systems
- • Capacitors
V. Controlling Hazards
Objective: Application of the hierarchy of hazard control for electrical work with working examples.
- • Substation and Switchyard Awareness
- • Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls
- Awareness, Administrative controls, Personal Protective Equipment
- • Arc Flash Hazard Analysis to IEEE 1584 Standard
- • Shock & Arc Flash Risk Assessment
- • Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA)
- • Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA)
- • Safe use of Multimeters and HV Detectors for confirming the Absence of Voltage
- • Safe use of HV Gloves and Live Line Tools
- • Safe application of Temporary Protective Grounding
VI. Job Planning
Objective: Describe the key elements of a job plan.
- • Scope
- • Task Breakdown
- • Risk Reduction
- • Job Planning
- • Switching Orders
- • Rescue Plans
Certification / Credits
You will be able to: Safely operate and maintain High Voltage systems. Work confidently using established safety procedures. Organize HV workers under your lead. Communicate fluently regarding your High Voltage systems. Avoid accidents and injuries. Comply with provincial/state and federal legislative requirements.
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Canada Training Group
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