Course description
This one-day course is designed for workers responsible for electrical systems and needing certification in the CSA Z462-24 electrical safety standard. This standard covers safe work practices related to electrical dangers in the workplace. The successful participant will gain a solid understanding of hazards encountered while operating or maintaining electrical installations in the low voltage (below 750V) class including a full understanding of the arc hazard categorization, appropriate PPE selection and safe work procedure.
This course is taught by certified electrical professionals with decades of field experience and solid credentials as professional adult learning instructors. This program includes professionally designed slides, videos and extensive use of case studies. This program examines the electrical hazards found in industry and stresses the importance of the individual employee proactively recognizing hazards and applying safe work practices with the goal of zero incidents.
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Who should attend?
Who should attend: Engineers, Electricians, Instrumentation Mechanics, Technicians, Managers & Safety Professionals
Training content
I. ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS
Objective: Realize the damage electrical accidents can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety!
- Electrocution
- Arc Flash
- Arc Blast
- Protection
II. RESPONSIBILITIES
Objective: Recognize workplace law requirements and how to meet them.
- Managers and Supervisors
- Workers
- Federal Legislation
- Maintaining a Defensible Position
III. ARC FLASH MITIGATION
Objective: Apply various mitigation strategies at a corporate and personal level.
- Distance
- Current
- Time
- PPE
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Safe Work Practices
IV. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY-RELATED WORK PRACTICES
Objective: Ensure corporate compliance with CSA Z462.
- Responsibilities
- Training Requirements
- Electrical Safety Program
V. WORK ON OUR NEAR LIVE PARTS
Objective: Conduct daily work in accordance with CSA Z462.
- Justification for Work
- Energized Electrical Work Permit
- Hazard Analysis
- Approach Boundaries To Live Parts
- Shock Protection
- Flash Protection
- Personal Protection Equipment
VI. ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRICALLY SAFE WORK CONDITION
Objective: Fulfill the ESWC requirements of CSA Z462.
- Process of Achieving an ESWC
- Working on or New De-Energized, LOTO Equipment
- Temporary Protective Grounding Equipment
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Canada Training Group
Canada Training Group stands as a premier provider of industrial electrical safety and technical training. With over 40 years of expertise, we specialize in delivering comprehensive, results-oriented training programs designed to enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency across various industries. Our...